1. Parts of the Microscope and Their Function
On the next slide there is an image of a microscope, very similar to the scopes we use in class.
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3. #9 On/Off Switch turns light on and off.
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4. #10 Neck/Arm – Used to safely transport microscope
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5. #11 Stage – Slides are placed on this
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6. #12 Coarse Adjustment – Used to make large changes in focus
#12 Coarse Adjustment – Used to make large changes in focus. NOTE Never use this when viewing on high power
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7. #13 Fine Adjustment – Used to small adjustments of focus
#13 Fine Adjustment – Used to small adjustments of focus. Medium or high power.
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8. #14 Base – Used to safely transport the microscope.
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9. #1 Eyepiece – Reflects light up to the viewers eye. Magnifies by 10x
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10. #2 Revolving Nose Piece – Changes objective lens
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11. #3 Low Power Objective – The first lens you use when doing proper microscope work. Usually 4x. Red.
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12. #4 Medium Power Objective – The second lens you use when doing proper microscope work. Usually 10x. Yellow
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13. #5 High Power Objective – The highest magnification used. Usually 40x
#5 High Power Objective – The highest magnification used. Usually 40x. NEVER use the course adjustment when using this lens.
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14. #6 Stage Clips – Use to keep the slide in place.
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15. #7 Diaphragm – Use to vary the amount of light passing through the slide. Usually it is better if the amount of light is low.
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16. #8 Light Source – Sends light up through the diaphragm and through the slide for viewing
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