Magnification

The total magnification of an object is the power of the eyepiece

lens multiplied by the power of the objective lens.

Care of the microscope

1.Place it on a smooth surface (e. g. a desk), away from the edge.

2.If the microscope has a lamp, keep its wire out of the way.

3.The most expensive parts of a microscope are the lenses. They must be kept clean. Only lens paper can be used to clean them, as neede

4.Use coverslips when studying temporary slides made with water.

5.Do not smear the objectives. Be careful when using the oil immersion objective.

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