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Microscope Parts and Functions Overview

The document outlines the history and types of microscopes, including the compound light microscope, electron microscope, scanning electron microscope, and transmission electron microscope, along with their magnification capabilities. It provides detailed instructions on how to use, focus, draw, and store a microscope, as well as troubleshooting tips for common issues. Key terms such as magnification and resolution are defined to aid in understanding microscope functionality.

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Microscope Parts and Functions Overview

The document outlines the history and types of microscopes, including the compound light microscope, electron microscope, scanning electron microscope, and transmission electron microscope, along with their magnification capabilities. It provides detailed instructions on how to use, focus, draw, and store a microscope, as well as troubleshooting tips for common issues. Key terms such as magnification and resolution are defined to aid in understanding microscope functionality.

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History of Microscope

1. Created in 1590
2. Robert Hooke discovered cells using compound microscope

Types of Microscopes

1. Compound Light Microscope*


a. 1st type of microscope
b. Widely used
c. Light passes through 2 lenses
d. Magnification upto 2000x

2. Electron Microscope
a. Used to observe small objects ex. Viruses, dna, parts of cells
b. Uses beams of electrons instead of light
c. More powerful than compound

3. Scanning electron Microscope


a. Can magnify up to 100,000x

4. Transition electron Microscope


a. Can magnify up to 250,000x

Parts of a microscope with functions and labeled diagram


Microscope Labeling Game

Microscope Vocab

*Magnification-increases size of specimen to be viewed under microscope


*Resolution-power to show details clearly
**Both are needed to show clear image

Magnification

3 magnifications: Scanning, low, high

Total magnification= ocular x objective


Magnification Ocular Total Magnification
Lens(eyepiece)

Scanning 4x 10x 40x

Low Power 10x 10x 100x

High Power 40x 10x 400x

Steps to use

Preparation
1. Clear space, backpacks of way
2. Plus microscope into outlet
3. Carry by base and arm with 2 hands

Focusing Specimen
1. Start with scanning objective- Use coarse knob to focus and then use fine knob
2. Once done with scanning, switch to low power- Use coarse knob to refocus, then use fine
knob until clear
3. Finally, switch to high power- Now, only use fine knob to focus

High power(longest objective)


1. Must be focused in low power first
2. Do not use coarse knob

Drawing Specimen
1. Use pencil
2. Include clear and proper labels outside of circle
3. Make large enough to view details
4. Always label specimen name and magnification
5. Specimen should be drawn to scale

Storing
1. Store with scanning objective
2. Wrap cords and cover microscopes

Troubleshooting

Image too dark- Adjust diagram


Spot in viewing field, even when slide is moved- lens is dirty, use lens paper only to clean

Cant see under high power- Go back to lower objectives and adjust

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