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When using a compound light microscope and focusing should the lowest power lens should be used?
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∙ 13y ago
yes it should.
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What power must be in place when you first find an image in the microscope?
You should first use the lowest power setting of a microscope to find an object and then center it within the viewing area. Then, when you switch to the next higher magnification, your target should still be close to the center and easier to find and focus on.
Why should you always move the objective lens away from the slide when you're focusing a microscope?
If you move closer while looking thru the lens, there is a danger of cracking the slide, especially using coarse adjustment.
What two parts should you hold when you carry a microscope?
You should hold the arm and the base of the microscope.
Where should you not touch a microscope?
The lens
To see a molecule you should use a?
An electron microscope
When you put away a compound microscope what power should the objective lens be set at?
lowest power, i think 40x
When focusing with a microscope should the stage be moving up or down?
up
why should preliminary focusing of microscope be done upward?
It will bring an object into focus..
When beginning to focus a microscope what lens should you use?
lowest power
Why should preliminary focusing always be done upwards?
When focusing the microscope downward, you take the chance of damaging the expensive objective lens by crushing the slide trying to get it.
Are the cilia of paramecium visible under microscope?
Yes. It may be hard at first to see, but after focusing the lens they should be visible.
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
What type of microscope do you use on a amoeba?
A standard optical microscope would be sufficient (as opposed to a scanning electron microscope)
What power must be in place when you first find an image in the microscope?
You should first use the lowest power setting of a microscope to find an object and then center it within the viewing area. Then, when you switch to the next higher magnification, your target should still be close to the center and easier to find and focus on.
How should you first focus on a specimen when using the microscope?
start by focusing with the lowest lens to make sure the slide is right and you can see the specimen them proceed to the next lens power and focus again just to make the view clear then proceed to the highest and focus one more time
Which organisms cannot be seen without the use of a compound microscope?
You should have payed attention in class what hehe
What is x and y stage controls of a compound microscope?
you should study more so that you'll know the answer
