Microscopes 2

Question 1

what is the first step in a microscope practical after preparing the slide?

Answer 1

1. clip the slide you’ve just prepared onto the stage

Question 2

what is the second step in a microscope practical after preparing the slide?

Answer 2

2. select the lowest power objective lens

Question 3

what is the third step in a microscope practical after preparing the slide?

Answer 3

3. use the coarse adjustment knob to move the stage up to just below the objective lens

Question 4

what is the forth step in a microscope practical after preparing the slide?

Answer 4

4. look down the eyepiece. Use the coarse adjustment knob to move the stage downwards until the image is roughly in focus

Question 5

what is the fifth step in a microscope practical after preparing the slide?

Answer 5

5. adjust the focus with the fine adjustment knob until you get a clear image of what’s on the slide

Question 6

what is the sixth step in a microscope practical after preparing the slide?

Answer 6

6. If you need to see the slide with greater magnification, swap to a higher-powered objective lens and refocus