Lab 3 - Microscope Parts

Question 1

the part of the microscope that rests on the bench

Answer 1

Base

Question 2

has an on/off switch and a light intensity knob

Answer 2

Light source

Question 3

the mechanical flat surface where the specimen slide is placed

Answer 3

Stage

Question 4

a fixed metal L-shaped bracket that holds the slide

Answer 4

Stage clip

Question 5

allow precise positioning of the slide on the stage, over the light source

Answer 5

Slide-positioning knobs

Question 6

the vertical position of the stage can be adjusted (raise/lower) with ___

Answer 6

Coarse and Fine Adjustment Knobs

Question 7

a lens found beneath the stage that directs light up to the slide. its position is adjusted by turning its knob

Answer 7

Condenser

Question 8

small arm/lever/dial located with the condenser used to open or close the diaphragm. regulates the amount of light entering the condenser and lens system

Answer 8

Iris diaphragm

Question 9

supported by the arm and has (one or) two eyepieces, containing ocular lenses at one end and a revolving nosepiece with objective lenses at the other end

Answer 9

Body tube