parts of microscop

base

foundation
light source
- lamp located in the base
- light intensity controleled by rheostat or simiple toggle switch located in the front
arm

angular part used for carrying
stage
- horizantal platform supports slide
- contains slide holder that keeps slide in place
diaphram

controls size of opening in condenser
objective lens
- located above the stage
- magnification noted by size of lens
ocular lens

two lenses on top of microscope with magnification power of 10

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parts of microscop

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microscope

Updated

2010-08-27T21:33:14Z

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