microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
what microscope is needed?
A
optical microscope
2
Q
step 1 and 2?
A
place sample on stage, clip it in
3
Q
what lens do you select first? (step 3)
A
lowest power objective lens 4x
4
Q
step 4 (after selected first lens)
A
position close
5
Q
what do you turn now? (step 5)
A
turn the coarse focussing dial
6
Q
where do you look from (step 5.5)
A
look from the side!
7
Q
where do you look through now? (step 6)
A
look through eyepiece
8
Q
what do you turn now? (step 7)
A
turn both the coarse and fine focussing dial until clear
9
Q
magnification = ?
A
magnification of eyepiece x magnification of objective lens
10
Q
what should the magnification be?
A
40x
