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MICROSCOPE

MICROSCOPE. Arm - this attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base. Base - this supports the microscope. Body tube - the tube that supports the eyepiece. Coarse focus adjustment - a knob that makes large adjustments to the focus.

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MICROSCOPE

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  1. MICROSCOPE • Arm - this attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base.

  2. Base - this supports the microscope.

  3. Body tube - the tube that supports the eyepiece.

  4. Coarse focus adjustment - a knob that makes large adjustments to the focus.

  5. Diaphragm - an adjustable opening under the stage, allowing different amounts of light onto the stage.

  6. Eyepiece - where you place your eye.

  7. Fine focus adjustment - a knob that makes small adjustments to the focus (it is often smaller than the coarse focus knob).

  8. High-power objective - a large lens with high magnifying power.

  9. Inclination joint - an adjustable joint that lets the arm tilt at various angles.

  10. Low-power objective - a small lens with low magnifying power.

  11. Mirror (or light source) - this directs light upwards onto the slide.

  12. Revolving nosepiece - the rotating device that holds the objectives (lenses).

  13. Stage - the platform on which a slide is placed.

  14. Stage clips - metal clips that hold a slide securely onto the stage

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