a - an instrument used to magnify objects and make them appear bigger.
b - the light microscope
- the electron microscope
c - it magnifies and reveals the structure details of tiny objects such as the cell, that
cannot be seen by the human eye directly
d - put the microscope on the bench with the stage facing away from you (viewer)
- turn the lower power objective to click in line with the eyepiece
- Ensure that the diaphragm/iris is fully open
- Adjust the mirror until the stage is illuminated with enough light
- Place the slide containing the specimen on the stage for magnification
- Draw the image and indicate magnification of the drawing.
e always use two hands when carrying it
never place a microscope too close to the edge of the bench or table do not touch the
mirror and lens with wet or dirty hands clean dirty lenses using a special lens
cleaning cloth clean other parts using a soft cloth or tissue paper low power
objective
must click into position before and after use.
Do not wet any part of the microscope
Clean and store well after use
simiyu kelly answered the question on September 15, 2017 at 08:47
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