Microscopy

Question 1

What’s the equation for magnification?

Answer 1

Image size / real size

Question 2

How to prepare a slide

Answer 2

1) drop of water on clean slide
2) place substance into the water
3) add a drop of iodine solution to stain it
4) place a cover slip

Question 3

How to use a light microscope to look at slide

Answer 3

1) clip prepared slide to stage
2) select lowest powered objective lens
3) use coarse adjustment knob to move stage up
4) look down eyepiece
5) adjust focusing knob to get a clear image
6) if need to see clearer switch to a higher power objective lens