SCIENCE - RECIT - Q3

• Eyepiece

  Where the viewer looks through to see the specimen
• Objectives

  • Responsible for primary image formation and the quality of the images produced
• Low Power Objectives

  Used to describe the general view of the object being studied, and is also used to locate specific parts of the specimen
• High Power Objectives

  Used to observe the details of the specimen being studied
• Immersion objectives

  Used immersed in oil to increase the resolving power of the microscope
• Body Tube

  • Serves as passageway of light from the eyepiece
• Course Adjustment knob

  • Facilitates initial focusing
• Fine Adjustment knob

  • Helps the viewer focus on specimens at different depths
• Arm

  • Serves as the handle for carrying the microscope
• Inclination Joint

  • Allows the microscope to be tilted for better viewing
• Pillar

  • Supports the upper part of the microscope
• Base

  • Supports the whole microscope