Microscope (part and function)

Question 1

Eyepiece (ocular lens)

Answer 1

Contains a magnifying lens to look through
The magnifying power, usually 10x is engraved beside the lens

Question 2

Body Tube

Answer 2

Holds the eyepiece at the proper working distance from the objective lenses

Question 3

Arm

Answer 3

Supports the body tube. Use arm for carrying the microscope.

Question 4

Revolving Nosepiece

Answer 4

Holds and turns objectives into viewing position

Question 5

Objective lenses

Answer 5

Each contains a lens with a different power of magnification engraved on them: LOW (4X), MEDIUM (10X), HIGH (40X)

Question 6

Stage

Answer 6

Platform that supports microscope slide

Question 7

Stage Clips

Answer 7

Hold the microscope slide in place

Question 8

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Answer 8

Focuses image under low power

Question 9

Fine Adjustment Knob

Answer 9

Sharpens image under medium power and high power magnification

Question 10

Diaphragm

Answer 10

Controls the amount of light entering the body tube

Question 11

Light Source

Answer 11

Direct light through the diaphragm, the specimen and the lenses.