parts of the microscope
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Parts of the MicroscopeBy: Jenny Tuazon
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Parts of the Microscope
MICROSCOPE It is a device or apparatus used to observe things that are not
seen by our naked eyes.
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Parts of the Microscope
1. Eyepiece – is the part where the observer peeps into to examine the specimen being studied.
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2. Body Tube – is the part where the revolving nosepiece is attached to
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3. Revolving Nosepiece – where the different objectives/lenses are attached to. It can be turned around for choosing the power objectives to use.
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Parts of the Microscope
4. Power Objectives – made up of lenses with different power for enlarging the specimen. There is a high power objective and a low power objective.
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5. Coarse Adjustment – for raising and lowering the objectives.
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6. Fine Adjustment – for viewing the specimen more clearly.
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Parts of the Microscope
7. Stage – is the surface on which you place the specimen to be examined
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8. Stage Clips – are for holding the glass slide with the specimen in its place
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9. Diaphragm – for regulating the amount of light that reaches the stage.
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10. Condenser – is for focusing a ray of light for better viewing of the specimen.
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11. Mirror – is for catching a ray of
light to brighten the specimen.
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12. Arm – for holding the microscope.
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13. Inclination Joint – for tilting the microscope to a better position
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Parts of the Microscope
14. Base – the part that holds
the microscope in place.