Question

label the parts and functions of the microscope below. 13. eyepiece 12. 11. 10. 9. arm 8. 7. 6. 4. stage 5. stage clips 3. 1. base 2. mirror

Explanation:

1. Base: Supports the microscope.
2. Mirror: Reflects light to the specimen.
3. Diaphragm: Controls the amount of light passing through the specimen.
4. Stage: Holds the specimen.
5. Stage clips: Holds the specimen in place on the stage.
6. Objective lens: Magnifies the specimen.
7. Nosepiece: Holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to change magnification.
8. Body tube: Connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses.
9. Arm: Supports the body tube and is used to carry the microscope.
10. Fine - adjustment knob: Moves the stage slightly for sharp focusing.
11. Coarse - adjustment knob: Moves the stage up and down for rough focusing.
12. Revolving nosepiece: Another name for the nosepiece.
13. Eyepiece: Magnifies the image formed by the objective lens for viewing.

Answer:

1. Base - Supports the microscope
2. Mirror - Reflects light
3. Diaphragm - Controls light intensity
4. Stage - Holds specimen
5. Stage clips - Secures specimen
6. Objective lens - Magnifies specimen
7. Nosepiece - Holds objective lenses
8. Body tube - Connects eyepiece and objectives
9. Arm - For carrying and support
10. Fine - adjustment knob - Fine - tunes focus
11. Coarse - adjustment knob - Roughly adjusts focus
12. Revolving nosepiece - Holds objective lenses (rotating part)
13. Eyepiece - Magnifies image for viewing