Parts of the Microscope

Question 1

the part of the microscope you look through - contains ocular lens x10

Answer 1

eyepiece

Question 2

moves the stage up and down

Answer 2

coarse adjustment knob

Question 3

knob that sharpens the image or makes the slide more clear

Answer 3

fine adjustment knob

Question 4

supports the microscope when carried

Answer 4

arm

Question 5

holds the objectives and can be rotated to change magnification

Answer 5

nosepiece

Question 6

an objective lens with x40 magnification, color-coded blue

Answer 6

high power objective

Question 7

an objective lens with x10 magnification, color-coded yellow

Answer 7

low power objective

Question 8

wheel under the stage that regulates the amount of light

Answer 8

diaphragm

Question 9

supports the microscope from the bottom

Answer 9

base

Question 10

supports the slide being viewed

Answer 10

stage

Question 11

metal pieces that hold the slide in place

Answer 11

stage clips

Question 12

separates the eyepiece lens from the objective lens

Answer 12

body tube

Question 13

projects light through the diaphragm

Answer 13

light source

Question 14

an objective lens with x4 magnification, color-coded red

Answer 14

scanning objective