Microscopes

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How should a microscope be transported?

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by the arm and the base.

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How should a microscope be stored?

Back

with the low power objective in place.

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What will you notice about an image projected through a light microscope?

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It is flipped and upside down.

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How should you clean a microscope?

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Use lens paper.

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How many objectives do our microscopes have?

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3.

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What is the purpose of the eyepiece in a microscope?

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To magnify the image viewed through the microscope.

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What is the function of the stage on a microscope?

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To hold the microscope slide in place.

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What is the role of the light source in a microscope?

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To illuminate the specimen being observed.

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What is the difference between the coarse and fine focus knobs?

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Coarse focus is used for initial focusing, while fine focus is for precise adjustments.

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What is the importance of using lens paper for cleaning?

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Lens paper is designed to avoid scratching the lenses.