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BOT 102 Botanical drawings Objective Question
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After beginning with the lowest power objective lens and using the coarse focus knob, what is the next appropriate step to increase magnification and refine the image?
Options
A Remove the slide and re-prepare it for higher magnification.
B Rotate the nosepiece to select a higher power objective lens and use the fine focus knob.
Correct Answer
C Adjust the light intensity to its maximum level.
D Use only the coarse focus knob with the higher power lens.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Step 5 in 'How to Use a Light Microscope' reads: 'Increase magnification: Rotate the nosepiece to select a higher power objective lens and use the fine focus knob to sharpen the image.'

Hint

Recall the process of increasing magnification and focusing with different knobs.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: Botanical drawings
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 312 of 769
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