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.
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To focus a compound light microscope on low power, the correct order of steps is as follows:
1. Move the low power objective lens into position.
2. Viewing from the side, raise the stage so that the slide almost touches the lens.
3. Look through the ocular lens and lower the stage using the coarse adjustment knob.
4. Use the fine adjustment knob to sharpen the focus.
Now, let's assign the numbers for each step:
Step 1: Move the low power objective lens into position. (Number 2)
Step 2: Viewing from the side, raise the stage so that the slide almost touches the lens. (Number 1)
Step 3: Look through the ocular lens and lower the stage using the coarse adjustment knob. (Number 4)
Step 4: Use the fine adjustment knob to sharpen the focus. (Number 3)