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| Eyepiece | This part is also called the ocular lens and allows you to view the image on the stage. |
| Nosepiece | This part holds the objective lens and is able to rotate to change magnification. |
| Objective Lenses | These are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power. |
| Stage Clips | These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage. |
| Light Source | Projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen. |
| Arm | This part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried. |
| Coarse Adjustment Knob | This part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen your view. |
| Diaphragm | This part of the microscope helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen. |
| Base | The bottom part of the microscope. |
| Stage | Part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed. |
| Cover slip | Name for the small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop on a slide. |
| Slide | Small glass plate on awhich specimen are placed for viewing. |
| Power or Magnification | Refers to the degree of magnification for a lens. |
| Eliminating Air Bubbles | Why you touch cover slip at 45 degree angle when making a wet mount slide |
| Fine Adjustment Knob | This knob is only used under high power magnification for fine tuning |
| Triple Beam Balance | Tool used to measure mass of items in grams |
| Graduated Cylinder | This tool is the best item to measure liquid volume most accurately |
| Total Magnification | Eyepiece times objective lense |
| Opposite | When moving something under the microscope it appear to move in which direction? |
| Meter Stick | This tool is use to measure length |
