Without the light source, you wouldn't be able to see your sample very well!
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IF YOU HAVE A MICROSCOPE THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN INTERNAL LIGHT SOURCE, YOU WILL HAVE TO USE THE EXTERNAL LIGHT SOURCE THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE CABINET WITH THE MICROSCOPE.
compound light microscope
The light source of a microscope produces light that passes through the specimen being observed. It can be a bulb, LED, or mirror.
mirroor
The source of radiation in a dissecting microscope is typically a halogen or LED light bulb. These light sources emit visible light that is used to illuminate the specimen being observed through the microscope.
The type of light source that reflects light rays for a microscope is typically a mirror or a prism. These components are used to direct and focus light onto the specimen being viewed through the microscope.
A microscope.
Light source, can be mirror or electric light.
In a compound Microscope, Power Switch turns on the lamp( Light source)
The light source, such as a bulb or LED, sends light through the microscope. This light is focused by lenses to illuminate the specimen being observed.
No, you should never aim the mirror of a microscope at the sun to light up the specimen. Doing so can cause the intense light from the sun to damage both your eyes and the microscope itself. Instead, it is recommended to use the built-in light source of the microscope or an external light source to properly illuminate the specimen for observation.