When first looking at a slide under the microscope, you should use:
Here are my choices:
A. low power and fine adjustment
B. high power and fine adjustment
C. low power and coarse adjustment
D. high power and coarse adjustment
What do you think is the best answer?
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I think the answer is low power and fine adjustment. That's what I put on the test and I got it wrong. my second choice would be lower power and coarse adjustment, which is choice C. Is my second choice right?
Okay so the answer is choice C. Thank you for your help.
You're welcome. Yep! C. is the best answer.
To determine which option is correct, let's break down the question and answer choices.
When first looking at a slide under the microscope, it's important to start with a lower magnification to get a broader view of the specimen. This helps in locating the area of interest and getting an initial understanding of the slide. Once the area of interest is identified, you can then switch to a higher magnification to examine more detailed features.
Now, let's examine the answer choices:
A. low power and fine adjustment: This option suggests using low power (lower magnification) which aligns with the correct approach of starting with a lower magnification. Fine adjustment can also be used for focusing on the specimen.
B. high power and fine adjustment: This option suggests using high power (higher magnification) right from the start, which is not the recommended approach. High power is used for observing finer details after the initial examination at low power.
C. low power and coarse adjustment: This option suggests using low power (lower magnification), which is appropriate. However, coarse adjustment is typically used for quickly moving the stage up and down, and it may cause the image to become less focused.
D. high power and coarse adjustment: This option suggests using high power (higher magnification) right away, which is not recommended. As mentioned earlier, starting with a lower magnification is preferable for an initial overview.
Considering all the information, the correct answer is Option A - low power and fine adjustment.