Travelling Microscope
Product Code : JA-PE-5119
The Travelling Microscope (SKU JA-PE-5119) is a measuring microscope used in physics practicals to find small lengths and distances that cannot be read accurately with an ordinary scale. This travelling microscope for physics labs has a microscope mounted on two rails fixed to a rigid bed, a vernier scale for reading its position and fine cross-hairs in the eyepiece for sighting. JaincoLab makes it for senior school and college physics laboratories.
Specifications
The travelling microscope consists of a microscope mounted on two rails fixed to a rigid bed; its position is set coarsely by sliding it along the rails and finely by turning a screw, while a vernier scale and fine eyepiece cross-hairs are used to sight and read each position.
| Product | Travelling Microscope |
| SKU | JA-PE-5119 |
| Construction | Microscope mounted on two rails fixed to a rigid bed |
| Movement | Coarse by sliding along the rails; fine by turning a screw |
| Reading | Vernier scale |
| Eyepiece | Fine cross-hairs for sighting |
| Use | Measurement of small lengths and distances |
Applications of the travelling microscope in physics practicals
In physics laboratories the travelling microscope is used wherever a small length has to be measured by sighting two points in turn and taking the difference between the two vernier readings, which makes it a standard instrument for refractive-index, capillary and interference practicals in senior school and college courses.
- Refractive index of a glass slab by the real and apparent depth method
- Measuring the internal diameter of a capillary tube for surface tension practicals
- Measuring the diameters of Newton's rings in B.Sc. optics practicals
- Measuring small distances and displacements between two sighted points
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one travelling microscope with its microscope, two rails fixed to a rigid bed, coarse sliding movement, fine-adjustment screw, vernier scale and cross-hair eyepiece, as described in the specification above, for use as a complete measuring instrument on a laboratory bench. Least count, travel length and magnification are not given in the listed data and are stated on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing for the travelling microscope are confirmed on each quotation according to the number of instruments and the delivery destination, and JaincoLab supplies single units for a college physics lab as well as bulk quantities for schools, universities and education projects. Export orders for Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia are quoted on request.
Frequently asked questions
How is the microscope moved during a measurement?
It is moved coarsely by sliding it along the two rails and finely by turning a screw, and each position is read on the vernier scale.
What does the eyepiece have for sighting?
The eyepiece has fine cross-hairs, which are set on each point being measured before the vernier reading is taken.
Which practicals is the travelling microscope used for?
It is commonly used for the refractive index of a glass slab, the internal diameter of a capillary tube and the diameters of Newton's rings.
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Request a quote
To order the Travelling Microscope, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
