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What should never be used to clean microscope lenses?
What should never be used to clean microscope lenses?
- Abrasive materials (correct)
- Paper towel
- Regular tissues
- Lens tissue and lens cleaning fluid
Why should the 100x objective be cleaned with lens tissue and lens cleaning fluid after using immersion oil?
Why should the 100x objective be cleaned with lens tissue and lens cleaning fluid after using immersion oil?
- To remove any dust particles
- To avoid scratching the lens
- To prevent the oil from damaging the lens (correct)
- To improve the magnification quality
What can happen if a microscope is taken apart by an untrained person?
What can happen if a microscope is taken apart by an untrained person?
- Improvement in efficiency
- Enhanced image quality
- Increased accuracy
- Impairment in operation, efficiency, and accuracy (correct)
How should a bulb be handled when replacing it in a microscope?
How should a bulb be handled when replacing it in a microscope?
Why is it advised not to store microscopes in chemical storage areas?
Why is it advised not to store microscopes in chemical storage areas?
What is the recommended first step before cleaning microscope lenses?
What is the recommended first step before cleaning microscope lenses?
What could be a possible cause if the image is too dark when using a microscope?
What could be a possible cause if the image is too dark when using a microscope?
If half of the viewing field is illuminated while using a microscope, what should be checked?
If half of the viewing field is illuminated while using a microscope, what should be checked?
When experiencing flickering light while using a microscope, what could be a possible cause?
When experiencing flickering light while using a microscope, what could be a possible cause?
If unable to focus the slide when using a microscope, what could be a possible reason?
If unable to focus the slide when using a microscope, what could be a possible reason?
What should be done if there is a spot in the field of view that doesn’t move when the slide is moved during microscopy?
What should be done if there is a spot in the field of view that doesn’t move when the slide is moved during microscopy?
Which action is recommended if the image is too light when using a microscope?
Which action is recommended if the image is too light when using a microscope?
What should be done if a microscope is producing a dark image due to being too close to mechanical appliances?
What should be done if a microscope is producing a dark image due to being too close to mechanical appliances?
What is the recommended action if a microscope is located near a window and the bright light from the window is affecting the focusing?
What is the recommended action if a microscope is located near a window and the bright light from the window is affecting the focusing?
If black spots are reproduced on the specimen image due to placement in a dusty and dirty room, what action should be taken?
If black spots are reproduced on the specimen image due to placement in a dusty and dirty room, what action should be taken?
What should be done when completing work with a microscope to ensure proper maintenance?
What should be done when completing work with a microscope to ensure proper maintenance?
What is the correct way to move a microscope for optimal handling?
What is the correct way to move a microscope for optimal handling?
Why is it important to keep optics and mechanical parts of a microscope covered when not in use?
Why is it important to keep optics and mechanical parts of a microscope covered when not in use?
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