Arrange the steps required to focus a compound light microscope on low power in the correct order. Then write the numbers for the steps in the blanks.
1. Viewing from the side, raise the stage so that the slide almost touches the lens.
2. Move the low power objective lens into position.
3. Use the fine adjustment knob to sharpen the focus.
4. Look through the ocular lens and lower the stage using the course adjustment knob.
To focus a compound light microscope on low power, the correct order of the steps is as follows:
Step 1: Move the low power objective lens into position. (_2_)
Step 2: Look through the ocular lens and lower the stage using the coarse adjustment knob. (_4_)
Step 3: Viewing from the side, raise the stage so that the slide almost touches the lens. (_1_)
Step 4: Use the fine adjustment knob to sharpen the focus. (_3_)
So, the numbers for the steps in the blanks would be:
1. (_2_)
2. (_4_)
3. (_1_)
4. (_3_)