Light Microscope

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Switch on the light so that it shines light through the specimen.

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Turn the smallest objective lens towards the stage. Rotate the turret until you hear a click.

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Use the coarse focus to move the lens to its lowest position.

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Clip the slide on the stage

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Look down the eyepiece lens with one eye. Try to keep the other eye open.

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Adjust the coarse focus to move the lens away from the specimen until the image is as clear as possible.

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Now turn the medium or high objective lens towards the stage.

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Adjust the fine focus to move the lens away from the specimen until the image is a clear as possible.