Parts Of Microscope

Question 1

What is the function of the eyepiece?

Answer 1

Contains a lens to magnify the image of the specimen.

Usually provides low magnification.

Question 2

What is the function of the objective lenses?

Answer 2

Further magnifies the image of the specimen.

Small objective (4x)
Medium objective(10x)
High objective(40x)

Question 3

What is the function of the stage?

Answer 3

Where you place the slide containing the specimen.

Question 4

What is the function of the diaphragm?

Question 5

What is the function of the light source?

Answer 5

Sends light upwards through the diaphragm and through the hole in the stage onto the specimen on the slide

Question 6

What is the function of the arm?

Answer 6

Connects the eyepiece and objective lenses to the base and stage.

Question 7

What is the function of the coarse focus knob?

Answer 7

Moves the stage up and down.

Question 8

What is the function of the fine focus knob?

Answer 8

Focuses for clarity and edge adjusting.

Only use fine adjustment knob on high power objective lens.