Microscope

Question 1

The 2 conditions before using the Microscope

Answer 1

(1) The Microscope must be clean
(2) The Microscope must be aligned

Question 2

What is the Principle of Microscopy?

Answer 2

The refraction of a single point where an clear image is reflected
Reversed image, left is right right is left top is bottom

Question 3

What is Resolution?

Answer 3

Identifiable image

Question 4

3 Basic steps for cleaning the microscope lens

Answer 4

Blowing
Brushing
Wiping

Question 5

use air source to blow dust off lenses this removes all larger particles of dust that could scratch the lens in the later cleaning stages

Answer 5

Blowing

Question 6

use clean soft camel’s hair or sable brush to remove particles of dust that blowing does not displace

Answer 6

Brushing

Question 7

use only clean lens paper to wipe lenses. Moisten the lens paper with water or lens cleaner and wipe carefully never use alcohol since some lens adhesives are soluble in alcohol. Observe no transfer of oil!!

Answer 7

Wiping