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Light microscopes commonly need oil for two reasons. The first is that a dab of oil will keep a specimen still on the slide holding it in place and allowing for easier manipulation. The second is that at high magnification, the large change in refractive index from the glass lens, to air, to the slide limits the resolution of the image. With oil between the lens and the sample, higher resolution is achieved.
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Which instructment would you use to study a drop of pond water on a slide?
What instrumentProbably a microscope.
Which laboratory tool would be used to magnify a skin cell?
We would normally use a microscope to do this.
What should be done whenever you are finished with a microscope?
remove the slide,return the low-power objective, use lens paper to clean the stage of microscope and the lenses
Glass slide use?
Glass slides are used when looking at a substance under a microscope. They help you see it clearer and protects it.
When would you use a SEM microscope?
When you want to look at things you couldn't with a light microscope.
Which instructment would you use to study a drop of pond water on a slide?
What instrumentProbably a microscope.
Which instrument would you use to study a drop of water on a slide?
Magnifying / Microscope lens
Why do you use on or slide to be examined with the oil immersion objective?
If you are using the oil immersion objective on a microscope, you must use oil to increase the resolution of the lens. These lens are used at very high magnification.
What type of microscope would use to view taperworm?
To view a tapeworm, you would use a light microscope. First, prepare a microscope slide with a sample of the tapeworm, then place it under a light microscope for viewing. This type of microscope allows you to observe the external and internal structures of the tapeworm.
What does the stage clips of a microscope do.?
it is use to hold your glass slide/specimen slide in place.
How can you prevent your slide from slipping on the stage on a microscope?
To prevent your slide from slipping on the stage of a microscope, you can use clips or mechanical stage locks to secure the slide in place. Additionally, ensuring that the stage is clean and free from any debris can also help prevent slipping.
How do you remove oil from the slide and oil immerssion lens after use?
To remove oil from the microscope slide, use a lint-free cloth or paper towel to gently wipe it clean. For the oil immersion lens, use a lens-cleaning tissue or cloth that is specifically designed for optics. Gently wipe the lens in a circular motion to remove any oil residue. Avoid using harsh chemicals or solvents that could damage the lens coating.
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.
Which instrument would you use to study a drop of pond water on a slide?
Magnifying / Microscope lens
What to do first when using a microscope?
What you do first when you use a microscope you put the slide in. Then you focus the microscope. Then you look at the object you are supposed to or look at the object you want to.
How does a microscope use light?
Microscopes use light to illuminate the stage where you place a slide for viewing. Without this light, you would be unable to see much of anything.
How is a slide observed under the microscope?
A slide is observed under a microscope by placing the slide on the stage of the microscope and adjusting the focus using the fine and coarse adjustment knobs to bring the specimen into clear view. By using the magnification settings on the microscope, the details of the specimen on the slide can be viewed at different levels of magnification.
