Definitions of dissecting microscope parts

Answer 1

Definitions for the parts of a microscope:

eyepiece: where you place your eye

body tube: the tube that supports the eyepiece

coarse focus adjustment: a knob that makes large adjustments to the focus

fine focus adjustment: a knob that makes small adjustments to the focus ( it is often smaller than the coarse focus knob)

Revolving nose-piece:

the rotating device that holds the objective (lenses)

Arm: this attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base

low-power

objective: a small lens with low magnifying power

High-power

objective: a large lens with high magnifying power

Stage clips: metal clips that hold a slide securely onto the stage

Stage: the platform on which a slide is placed

Diaphragm: an adjustable opening under the stage, allowing different amounts of light onto the stage

Inclination joint: an adjustable joint that lets the arm tilt at various angles

light source (or mirror): this directs light upwards onto the slide
Base: this supports the microscope

Answer 2

There are many parts of a dissecting microscope, which is used for viewing microscopic specimens up close. One of the most important parts are the ocular lenses, which are usually capable of up to 10x magnification, and they are the eyepieces the viewer looks through.

Answer 3

Microscope is a device you use to make things look bigger.

Answer 4

observe objects that are too small to observe detail with the naked eye but are too large or too thick to be observed with a compound microscope. eg insects

Answer 5

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