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Microscope
Microscope parts
12
Other
Not Applicable
05/03/2005

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Term
EYEPIECE
Definition
Contains a magnifying lens
Term
NOSEPIECE
Definition
Holds the HIGH- and LOW- power
objective LENSES; can be rotated to
change MAGNIFICATION.
Term
OBJECTIVE LENSES
Definition
Magnification ranges from 10 X to 40 X
Term
STAGE CLIPS
Definition
HOLD the slide in place
Term
STAGE
Definition
Supports the SLIDE being viewed
Term
LIGHT SOURCE
Definition
Projects light UPWARDS through the diaphragm,the SPECIMEN, and the LENSES
Term
BASE
Definition
Supports the MICROSCOPE
Term
BASE
Definition
Supports the MICROSCOPE
Term
DIAPHRAGM
Definition
Regulates the amount of LIGHT on the specimen
Term
FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Definition
Moves the stage slightly to SHARPEN the image
Term
COARSE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Definition
Moves the stage up and down for FOCUSING
Term
ARM
Definition
Used to SUPPORT the microscope when carried
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