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What part of the microscope delivers a concentrated beam of light to the specimen?
Some microscopes have a mirror under the specimen to reflect room light up through the specimen. Others have a light bulb down there.
What does the light of the microscope do?
microscope light illuminates the specimen so that you can see it
A light microscope that makes the specimen appear light on a dark background is called a?
A darkfield microscope makes the specimen appear light on a dark background. It is an instrument used in light microscopy.
Do you aim the mirror of a microscope at the sun to light up a specimen?
No you don't aim the mirror directly at the sun because the mirror will reflect the sunlight into your eye
Why must a specimen be very thin to be viewed under a light microscope?
Light microscope works because light goes *through* your specimen. So if the specimen is too thick, then light won't shine through, and you won't see anything.
What type of microscope can only be used to view nonliving specimen?
The light microscope and the electron microscope refers to the type of microscope that is used to view the non- living specimen. The non-living specimen is usually placed in a slide.
Can the light microscope be used to study a live specimen?
Yes, a light microscope can be used to study organsims.
Which microscope is used to observe a specimen that emits light when illuminated with an ultra-violet light?
Fluorescent microscope
What is the function of a light on a microscope?
It allows you to see the specimen.
What is used to pass light through a specimen?
microscope
Why do specimens need dehydration to be viewed under a light microscope?
If they were not dried well then any water on the specimen could refract or reflect the light coming at it...and so distorted images would be the result.
If your specimen is too small to be seen with a light microscope you can use an electron microscope?
True.
