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In light microscopy, oil immersion is a technique used to increase the resolution of a microscope. This is achieved by immersing both the objective lens and the specimen in a transparent oil of high refractive index, thereby increasing the numerical aperture of the objective lens.
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Which lens is the shortest lens on the compound microscope?
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What lens of a compound microscope is closest to the object being examined?
The 'object lens' in a compound microscope is closest to the object being examined.
What way does a compound microscope differ from a simple microscope?
A compound microscope consists of several lenses operating together, whereas a simple microscope is one lens, like a magnifying glass. A compound microscope gives higher magnification and also better resolution than a simple microscope.
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.
Does a compound microscope have one lens?
A compound microscope has two lenses: the objective lens and the eyepiece lens. The objective lens is used to gather light from the specimen and create a magnified image, which is further magnified by the eyepiece lens for viewing.
Should the microscope be stored with the oil immersion lens in position over the stage?
No, it is not recommended to store the microscope with the oil immersion lens in position over the stage. This could lead to accidental damage to the lens or misalignment of the microscope components. It's best to remove the oil immersion lens and store it properly to maintain its integrity and performance.
How does a compound microscope different from a simpel microscope?
a compound microscope has two or more lens while a simple microscope has only one lens
Does the microscope get stored with oil immersion lens in position over the stage?
no
Should you store the microscope with the oil immersion lens in position?
No, it is not recommended to store the microscope with the oil immersion lens in position. It can lead to the oil drying out and potentially damaging the lens or affecting the quality of future observations. It is best to clean the lens and remove excess oil after use before storing the microscope.
What is An advantage of a compound light microscope over a single lens microscope?
A compound light microscope is able to provide more clarity and detail than a single lens microscope, which is its advantage. Compound refers to the microscope having more than one lens.
Which lens is the shortest lens on the compound microscope?
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What lens of a compound microscope is closest to the object being examined?
The 'object lens' in a compound microscope is closest to the object being examined.
How can the resolving power of a compound microscope is increased?
The resolving power of a compound microscope can be increased by using a shorter wavelength of light, increasing the numerical aperture of the objective lens, and using a higher magnification. Additionally, utilizing immersion oil can help to improve resolution by reducing the refraction of light as it passes through the lens.
What is the difference between a simple and compound microscopre?
simple microscope only have 1 lens and compound microscope uses 2 lens \
What lens of the compound microscope is closest to the object being examined?
The 'object lens' in a compound microscope is closest to the object being examined.
How many convex lens does compound microscopes have?
A compound microscope has2 convex lens.
What was Zacharias Janssens first microscope called?
Zacharias Janssen's first microscope was called the "simple microscope" or "single lens microscope." It consisted of a single convex lens and was an early version of the compound microscope.
