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14 Cards in this Set
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Eyepiece
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This part allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens
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Nosepiece
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This part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification.
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Objective Lenses
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These are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power
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Stage clips
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These are used to hold a slide in place in the stage
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Light source
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Projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen
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Arm
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This part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried.
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Coarse adjustment knob
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This part moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view
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Fine adjustment knob
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This part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or "fine" tune your view of the specimen
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Diaphragm
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This part of the microscope helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen
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Base
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The bottom part of the microscope
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Stage
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Part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed
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Cover slip
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Name for the small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop on a slide.
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Slide
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small glass plate on which specimen are places for viewing
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Power
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Refers to the degree of magnification for a lens
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