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What are microscopes used to view?
Used to view very small living organisms.
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What are the names of the 2 microscopes?
- Light compound microscope
- Electron microscope
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Name 6 parts of the light microscope?
- Eyepiece lens,
- Objective lens,
- Stage,
- Diaphragm,
- Light source / Mirror,
- Fine / Coarse focus wheels.
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What does the light microscope use?
Uses visible light, two or more lenses and a specimen (usually stained).
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What is the function of the eyepiece lens?
Magnifies the image, closest to the observers eye.
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What is the function of the objective lens?
Magnifies the image, closest to the specimen.
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Which lens is closest to the specimen?
The objective lens.
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What is the function of the stage?
Holds the specimen.
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What is the function of the diaphragm?
Controls the amount of light.
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What is the function of the light source?
Sends light up through the stage and specimen.
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What is the function of the fine / coarse focus wheels?
Make fine / large adjustments to the clarity of the image.
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