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Learn about the key components of a microscope including body tube, arm, base, nose piece, stage clips, diaphragm, light source, stage, and adjustment knobs. Understand their functions and how to use them effectively for better observation and analysis.
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1. Body Tube – Sends light to the Eyepiece • 10. Arm – Holds up the magnification apparatus • 14. Base – Supports entire apparatus • 2. Nose Piece – Allows you to change lens. • 6. Stage Clips – Holds Slide in place • 7. Diaphragm – Controls the amount of light • 8. Light source – Provides light for viewing • 11. Stage – Holds the specimen • 12. Coarse Adjustment Knob – Moves the focus in large amounts, quickly. • 13. Fine Adjustment Knob – Moves the focus in small amounts, slowly. • 9. Ocular Lens (Eyepiece) – Provides final image for viewing • 5. High Power – 25 Times. USE FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ONLY. Most Detail • 3. Low Power – 4 times. Used to locate specimen. Uses Coarse Knob • 4. Medium Power – 10 times. USE FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB. More Detail