Microscopeparts and functions

This document describes the main parts and functions of a microscope. It identifies the arm, base, eyepiece, body tube, revolving nosepiece, stage, fine and coarse adjustment knobs, stage clips, iris diaphragm, mirror/light source, objective lenses, aperture, and condenser. It explains that the objective lenses are used to magnify specimens and that total magnification is calculated by multiplying the eyepiece and objective powers. Proper microscope use, handling, and storage are also outlined.Read less

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