Using a light microscope (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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First step when using light microscope
First step when using light microscope
Switch on light source
Which lens to use first
Which lens to use first
Low power lens
Where to place prepared microscope slide
Where to place prepared microscope slide
Stage
What holds microscope slide in place
What holds microscope slide in place
Stage clips
Part you look through on microscope
Part you look through on microscope
Eyepiece
What adjusts illumination on microscope
What adjusts illumination on microscope
Iris diaphragm
Wheel to position lens closest to slide
Wheel to position lens closest to slide
Coarse adjustment wheel
Wheel for initial rough focusing
Wheel for initial rough focusing
Coarse adjustment wheel
Wheel to sharpen focus
Wheel to sharpen focus
Fine adjustment wheel
Total magnification formula
Total magnification formula
Objective lens mag. Eyepiece mag.
Powers to draw diagrams under
Powers to draw diagrams under
Low power and high power