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What are characteristics of a compound microscope that make it the most commonly used microscope?
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Why is the light microscope described as a compound microscope?
it is made up of more than one lens. A simple microscope is make up of one lens. A compound or light microscope has more than one.
What is the purpose of compound microscope?
the purpose is to make things larger thean they appear.
Chemical sometimes used to make the specimen visible on a microscope?
Methylene blue is an example.
Where can you find a picture of a compound microscope with labels to use as reference to make your own drawing?
It is easy; just use Google Image search for microscope diagram. You can also find a drawing in your local library or school library.
What type of microscope is best for studying DNA?
electron microscopes...According to my course in OK Virtual Highschool.."Hi-tech electron microscopes are used to study very small objects such as viruses. They can also be used to view the smallest of molecules that make up cells such as DNA in the nucleus. Unlike a compound microscope, an electron microscope can produce a three-dimensional image"
How can you make a Microscope?
For your information, you can't make a microscope all by yourself. Compound machines are need.
Why is the light microscope described as a compound microscope?
it is made up of more than one lens. A simple microscope is make up of one lens. A compound or light microscope has more than one.
What year did Hans and zacharias janssen make the first compound microscope?
They discovered the microscope in 1595
Why did van Leeuwenhoek make his microscope?
Because the newly invented compound microscope's imagery was not as good. The compound microscope was less tiring on the eye, but with a little pain, more detail could be seen with the simple microscope.
What is the purpose of compound microscope?
the purpose is to make things larger thean they appear.
Why is the light microscope called the compound microscopes?
Because it is made up of more than one lens. A simple microscope is make up of one lens (a hand held magnifying glass can also be considered as a simple microscope). In a compound microscope, one cannot see the magnified image until both the lenses are used.
What should be done before viewing through a compound microscope?
you should make sure the microscope is clean and ready. and that it is set on the right setting. i actually have no clue . suckerrr
Why is the light microscope called a compound microscope?
Because it is made up of more than one lens. A simple microscope is make up of one lens (a hand held magnifying glass can also be considered as a simple microscope). In a compound microscope, one cannot see the magnified image until both the lenses are used.
Chemical sometimes used to make the specimen visible on a microscope?
Methylene blue is an example.
Does chlorine and sodium make a compound?
Yes. One Sodium atom and one Chlorine atom make a compound called Sodium Chloride, more commonly known as salt.
How do you determine the number of elements using the formula of a compound?
an element is a single substance while a compound is made up of multiple elements. Theirs no way to now how many elements form to make a compound... only through a microscope/
How do simple and compound light microscopes compare?
Well...... for starters.... a simple microscope has only one lens and a compound light microscope has more than one lens. They both magnify objects (or specimen) and make them seem larger than they actually are. Well that's all I got........ Buh-Bye!
