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Microscope Parts and Functions Explained

The document provides an overview of the parts and functions of a compound microscope, detailing its magnifying, mechanical, and illuminating components. Key parts include the eyepiece, objective lenses, and various knobs for adjustment, all essential for viewing specimens. It also explains basic principles like magnification and resolution, which are crucial for effective microscopy.

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Microscope Parts and Functions Explained

The document provides an overview of the parts and functions of a compound microscope, detailing its magnifying, mechanical, and illuminating components. Key parts include the eyepiece, objective lenses, and various knobs for adjustment, all essential for viewing specimens. It also explains basic principles like magnification and resolution, which are crucial for effective microscopy.

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Parts and Functions

of a Microscope
Compound Microscope

- It uses two or more


lenses to produce a
magnified image of
an object, known as
specimen
2 Basic Principles when using a
Compound Microscope:

Magnification Resolution

- Is the ability to - Is the ability to


make small distinguish two
objects seem object from each
larger, such as other
microscopic
organism's vibe
Parts
Magnifying Parts Mechanical Parts Illuminating Parts

- Used to - Used to - Used to


adjust and enlarge the provide the
support the specimen light
parts
Magnifying Parts:
1. Eyepiece
- This is where one will
look to see a specimen
and it magnifies the
specimen’s image, usually
10x or 15x.
Magnifying Parts:
2. Objective Lenses

- Metal cylinders
attached below the
nosepiece and
contains lenses
Magnifying Parts:
Scanning Objective (4x) –
2. Objective Lenses
Used for quickly locating and
viewing the specimen at the
lowest magnification.

Low Power Objective (10x) –


Provides a medium
magnification for a wider view
of the specimen.
Magnifying Parts:
2. Objective Lenses High Power Objective (40x) –
Gives a higher magnification
for observing fine details.

Oil Immersion Objective (100x)


– Uses immersion oil to
increase magnification and
resolution for very tiny details
like bacteria.
Mechanical Parts:
3. Draw Tube

- Connects the
eyepiece to the
body tube and holds
it in place.
Mechanical Parts:
4. Body Tube

- Connects the eyepiece


to the revolving
nosepiece with the
objectives
Mechanical Parts:
5. Revolving Nosepiece

- It rotates to change
between different
objective lenses.
Mechanical Parts:
6. Course Adjustment Knob

- Rotates to change
between different
objective lenses.
Mechanical Parts:
7. Fine Adjustment Knob

- Sharpens the focus


of the specimen with
precise, small
adjustments.
Mechanical Parts:
8. Arm

- Supports the body


tube and connects it
to the base; used for
carrying the
microscope.
Mechanical Parts:
9. Base

- Provides firm
support and stability
to the microscope.
Mechanical Parts:
10. Stage

- Flat platform
where the slide is
placed for
viewing.
Mechanical Parts:
11. Stage Clips

Hold the slide


-

securely on the
stage.
Mechanical Parts:
12. Inclination Joint

- Allows the
microscope to tilt
for comfortable
viewing.
Illuminating Parts:
13. Condenser

- Focuses light onto


the specimen for
clearer viewing.
Illuminating Parts:
14. Iris Diaphragm

- Regulates the
amount of light that
passes through the
specimen.
Illuminating Parts:
15. Mirror

- Reflects or provides
light upward through
the diaphragm and
stage to illuminate the
specimen.

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