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: The lens that you look through, usually magnifies 10x
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lens : Lenses that provide different magnifications (e.g., 4x, 10x, 40x, 100x)
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: The flat platform where the slide is placed for observation
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clips : Clips that hold the slide in place on the stage
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focus : Large knob used for general focusing, moves the stage up and down
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focus : Small knob used for precise focusing adjustments
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nosepiece : Holds the objective lenses and allows rotation to change magnification
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: The part of the microscope that connects the body tube to the base, used for carrying
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: The bottom support structure of the microscope
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source : Illuminates the specimen for viewing, usually an LED or mirror
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: Controls the amount of light that passes through the specimen
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: Focuses light onto the specimen to enhance visibility
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tube : Maintains the correct distance between the eyepiece and the objective lens
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lens : Another term for the eyepiece, where the user observes the specimen
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stage : A stage with adjustment knobs for precise slide movement
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slip : Thin glass used to cover the specimen on a slide
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diaphragm lever : Adjusts the diaphragm to regulate light intensity
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: Reflects light onto the slide (used in older microscopes)
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adjustment : Adjusts the distance between eyepieces for binocular viewing
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immersion lens : A high-powered objective lens (usually 100x) that requires oil for clarity
