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Parts of The Microscope and Their Function

This document describes the parts of a microscope and their functions. It lists the eyepiece, body tube, nosepiece, objectives, arm, stage, stage clips, diaphragm, coarse and fine adjustment knobs, light source, and base as the main parts. It explains that objectives come in low and high power, and that total magnification is calculated by multiplying the eyepiece magnification by the objective magnification. Basic instructions are provided for using a microscope, such as securing the slide, adjusting the nosepiece, focusing, and looking through the eyepiece.

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Parts of The Microscope and Their Function

This document describes the parts of a microscope and their functions. It lists the eyepiece, body tube, nosepiece, objectives, arm, stage, stage clips, diaphragm, coarse and fine adjustment knobs, light source, and base as the main parts. It explains that objectives come in low and high power, and that total magnification is calculated by multiplying the eyepiece magnification by the objective magnification. Basic instructions are provided for using a microscope, such as securing the slide, adjusting the nosepiece, focusing, and looking through the eyepiece.

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Parts of the Microscope

and Their Function


Rules of using a microscope
Always carry with 2 hands
Only use lens paper for cleaning
Do not force knobs
Always store covered
Be careful of the cords
Parts of a microscope
Parts of a microscope
Eyepiece
Parts of a microscope
Body tube
Parts of a microscope
Nosepiece
Parts of a microscope
Objectives
Low power (short)
High power (long)
Parts of a microscope
Arm
Parts of a microscope
Stage
Parts of a microscope
Stage clips
Parts of a microscope
Diaphragm
Parts of a microscope
Coarse and fine
adjustment knobs
Parts of a microscope
Light source
Parts of a microscope
Base
Magnification
Multiply the eyepiece magnification
(10X) by the objective magnification
(4X, 10X, 40X)
Example: 4 x 10 = 40X total
How to use a microscope
Placethe slide on the stage
Use stage clips to secure slide
Adjust nosepiece to lowest setting
(Lowest = shortest objective)
Look into eyepiece
Use coarse focus knob

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