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Course and section:

Experiment 1: The Microscope

Objective: To know the parts and the correct technique of using the microscope.

Materials: Microscope, glass slides, prepared slide.

Observation:

The compound microscope is a light microscope that makes use of two sets of lenses
namely:
1. Primary objectives: lenses that are immediately next to the specimen being studied.
2. Secondary objectives: the oculars or eyepiece.

Observation: Draw the compound microscope and label the parts.

Questions for Research:

1. What are the names of primary objectives and give their corresponding magnification?

2. Give the functions of the following:

a. Course adjustment knob

b. Fine adjustment knob

c. Stage

d. Condenser

e. Iris diagram

f. Illuminator

3. What are the two types of Electron Microscope?

4. Give at least 5 ways to take good care of the microscope.