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| Located at the top of the microscope; used to view specimens. |
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| Compound Light Microscope |
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| Tool used by scientists to help enlarge specimens. |
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| Different lenses attached to the nosepiece that has different magnifications (ex. 4x, 10x, & 40x). |
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Located at the bottom, this structure is used to carry and support the microscope.
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| This structure is used to help transport the microscope. It also connects the body tube to the rest of the microscope. |
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| holds all the objectives and can be rotated to provide a different power |
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| the flat platform where you place your slides |
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| The larger knob which allows for larger increments of adjustment |
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| The smaller knob which allows for smaller increments of adjustment; helps to focus the image |
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| The clips on the stage which holds the slide in place |
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| Controls the amount of light that passes through the specimen. |
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