Lab 2 : Microscopy OBJECTIVES Describe how to care for a compound light microscope Recognize and give the function of the parts of a compound light microscope Accurately align a compound light microscope

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TITLE : Lab 2 : Microscopy OBJECTIVES Describe how to care for a compound light microscopeRecognize and give the function of the parts of a compound light microscopeAccurately align a compound light microscopeCorrectly use a compound light microscope MATERIALS       1.   Compound light microscope 2.    Lens paper 3.    Labeled diagram of the compound light microscope METHODS The seat and microscope is adjusted according to the proper height so that usage of the microscope is comfortable.The light source is then turned on with a 50% illumination and the 4 x objective is in the light path. An audible click was heard when the slot is in position. The condenser is then moved as high as possible and then backed down ¼ turn of the wheel. The diaphragm is then adjusted so that the illumination is appropriate. A letter slide is then placed on the stage and
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secured with clamps; the letter slide is adjusted to reading position. The course knob is then adjusted by turning it both ways. When the knob is turned in an anti-clockwise direction, the stage moves downwards; however when the knob is clockwise, the stage moves upwards. next , using the eyepiece , the course adjustment knob is focused on a letter As the letter ‘I’ was observed under the low magnification, the image seems to be inverted. Moving the slide to the left makes the image move right and vice versa. The image is then centered once again and then when ...

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