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Why must a specimen be very thin to be viewed under a light microscope?
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∙ 11y ago
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.
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What Reflects light through the object viewed under the microscope?
The Mirror
When viewed under a compound light microscope on low power the letter p will appear as?
It will appear as "d".
Why is the light necessary when using a microscope?
The light is necessary when you are using a microscope because if you don't have the light turned on, then the object or specimen you would like to examine won't be showing up. The light makes you have the capabiltiy to see what your object looks like under the microscope, and if your light isn't being used, then you will not see your object, probably only darkness!!! (Hope this helped)
What is the function of fine adjusment in microscope?
A fine adjustment is used to fine tune the focus of the specimen under observation.
What do you notice as you change the diaphragm openings in a microscope?
As you open the diaphragm under the stage, you allow more light to pass through the specimen. This can improve depth of focus but, it can also cause the image to become more washed out.
Why must a specimen be thin in order to be viewed under the microscope?
Because light must pass through it.
Why is it important for a specimen viewed under the microscope to be thin?
A specimen being viewed under a microscope should be thin so that light can pass through the specimen. The thinner it is the brighter it will be. A thick specimen will block the light and all you'll get is a dark grey image. Also, more detail can be seen in a thin specimen because there will not be parts in front of each other, blocking the view.
What is the first step in preparing a specimen to be viewed under a microscope?
b
How does the image of a specimen change when viewed under a compound microscope?
It is inverted .
Why must a specimen be thin to be viewed under the microscope and why are they sometimes stained with dyes?
To see them better
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.
What Reflects light through the object viewed under the microscope?
The Mirror
What must be done there is too much light that illuminates the specimen you are observing under the microscope?
Turn down the light.
Why do you cut a very thin slice of specimen to look under light microscope?
The light is reflected upwards, and passes through the specimen. It passes through easier (clearer) if the specimen is not too thick.
How must samples be prepare for observation by electron microscope?
They must be preserved and dehydrated. Once this is accomplished, put the specimen onto a slide, and then the slide is ready to be viewed under the microscope.
How must samples be prepared by observation by an electron microscope?
They must be preserved and dehydrated. Once this is accomplished, put the specimen onto a slide, and then the slide is ready to be viewed under the microscope.
How do you use specimen in a sentence?
The scientist examined the specimen under the microscope.
