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Microscope Parts and Functions. NAIS 6 th Grade Science. What are the parts??. eyepiece 7. objective fine adjustment 8. stage clips course adjustment 9. arm stage 10. base mirror 11. nosepiece body tube 12. diaphragm. Eyepiece.
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MicroscopeParts and Functions NAIS 6th Grade Science
What are the parts?? • eyepiece 7. objective • fine adjustment 8. stage clips • course adjustment 9. arm • stage 10. base • mirror 11. nosepiece • body tube 12. diaphragm
Eyepiece • The eyepiece is the part of the microscope which you look through. • It usually has its own magnification of 10x. eyepiece
Fine Adjustment • This part of the microscope is used when changing small amounts of focus. Fine adjustment
Course Adjustment • Used when making large changes in focus on the microscope • Moves the body tube up and down Course Adjustment
Adjustment • Some microscopes only have ONE adjustment knob • If so, it is a course adjustment!
Stage • Where slides are placed on the microscope for viewing. Stage
Mirror • The mirror is used to reflect light from a light source up through the diaphragm Mirror
Body Tube • The body tube holds the eyepiece of a microscope and connects it to the objectives Body Tube
Objective • The magnifying lens, comes in different powers Objective
Stage Clips • The stage clips hold the slide in place Stage Clips
Arm • The arm is used for safe transportation of the microscope Arm
Base • What the microscope uses to “sit” on, also used for safe transportation Base
Nosepiece • The nosepiece holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change powers Nosepiece
Diaphragm • Used to vary the amount of light which passes through the slide • Usually better in lower amounts Diaphragm
Label the Parts 1. Eyepiece 7. Body Tube 2. Course Adjustment 8. Nosepiece 3. Fine Adjustment 9. Nosepiece 4. Arm 10. Objective 5. Stage Clips 11. Diaphragm 12. Mirror 6. Base