When you use a microscope to look at cells, there are some important parts you should know about:
Eyepiece (Ocular Lens): This is where you look through the microscope. It usually makes things 10 times bigger!
Objective Lenses: These are the lenses that are closest to the slide. They come in different sizes to make things bigger—like 4 times, 10 times, 40 times, and even 100 times if you use oil.
Stage: This is the flat part where you put your slide with the sample. It usually has clips to hold your slide in place.
Light Source: You need a good light to see the sample clearly. This can be from a mirror or a light that’s built into the microscope.
Coarse and Fine Focus Knobs: These knobs help you see your sample better. The coarse knob helps you get close, while the fine knob sharpens the image so it looks clear.
By knowing these parts, you can look at and study cells more easily!
When you use a microscope to look at cells, there are some important parts you should know about:
Eyepiece (Ocular Lens): This is where you look through the microscope. It usually makes things 10 times bigger!
Objective Lenses: These are the lenses that are closest to the slide. They come in different sizes to make things bigger—like 4 times, 10 times, 40 times, and even 100 times if you use oil.
Stage: This is the flat part where you put your slide with the sample. It usually has clips to hold your slide in place.
Light Source: You need a good light to see the sample clearly. This can be from a mirror or a light that’s built into the microscope.
Coarse and Fine Focus Knobs: These knobs help you see your sample better. The coarse knob helps you get close, while the fine knob sharpens the image so it looks clear.
By knowing these parts, you can look at and study cells more easily!