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1. The lens could break the slide or slip
2. The lens could make contact with a fluid on the slide, and suck the fluid up around the edges of the lens. It could even damage the lens. In any case, it would take a lot of bucks to have the microscope repaired.
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Where should you not touch a microscope?
The lens
Which lens should you use to first look at a slide on a microscope?
The lens that you should use to first look at a slide on a microscope is a low power lens then move on to a higher power for more clarity.
What does the objective lens in a microscope do?
The objective lens in a microscope helps to magnify the object being viewed on the slide. The objective lens can be rotated to change the magnification of the lens and yield a different view.
What is rack stop of a microscope?
this is an adjustment that determine how close the objective lens can get to the slide.
What does the focusing knob on a microscope do?
It moves the objective lens down to just above the slide
Why should you look to the slide before you lower the objective of your microscope?
so the objective lens will not touch the slide.
What is the lens closest to the slide on a microscope called?
The objective lens
Where should you not touch a microscope?
The lens
Which lens should you use to first look at a slide on a microscope?
The lens that you should use to first look at a slide on a microscope is a low power lens then move on to a higher power for more clarity.
Which lens on a microscope should you use first to look at a slide?
The lens that you should use to first look at a slide on a microscope is a low power lens then move on to a higher power for more clarity.
What does the objective lens in a microscope do?
The objective lens in a microscope helps to magnify the object being viewed on the slide. The objective lens can be rotated to change the magnification of the lens and yield a different view.
What does the lens do in a microscope?
The objective lens in a microscope helps to magnify the object being viewed on the slide. The objective lens can be rotated to change the magnification of the lens and yield a different view.
What do the objectives do in a microscope?
The objective lens in a microscope helps to magnify the object being viewed on the slide. The objective lens can be rotated to change the magnification of the lens and yield a different view.
What are the precautions of a compound microscope?
Don't crush the slide with the objective lens.
What is the purpose of a coverslip on a microscope?
Coverslip is not placed on a microscope but on the stained specimen on slide . This protects objective lens of microscope from getting stain from a wet mount . It also protects permanent slide .
What is a stage on a microscope?
A stage is a flat surface where the slide is placed and Holds a lens
What is rack stop of a microscope?
this is an adjustment that determine how close the objective lens can get to the slide.
