Matching Pairs Microscope MatchingOnline version assignment by Benjamin D Morgan 1 Controlled Variable 2 how to focus the micoscope on low power 3 How to focus the microscope on medium and high power 4 Body Tube 5 Independent Variable 6 Dependent Variable 7 This protects the slide so it doesn't fall and break. 8 The diaphragm that adjusts the amount of light 9 Glass Slide 10 Objective Lens 11 This should ONLY be used under low power magnification/objective. If you use this under high power then you can crack the lens or slide. 12 Cover Slip 13 Revolving nosepiece 14 This should be used to focus under high power. 15 Grab from here to move the microscope safely 16 Stage 17 The eyepiece Variable that is kept the same in an experiment that might otherwise effect the results. Use the fine adjustment knob to bring the specimen into focus. If this does not work rotate back out to the low power lens and refocus. Then return to medium/high power. Variable that is measured in an experiment. The effect Variable that is changed in an experiment. The cause start with the stage at its lowest setting. Make sure the low power lens is being used. Make sure its turned on and light is on. Using the course adjustment knob, slowing raise the base until the picture is in view.