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Liban Ahmed Experiment 1 September 15, 2003 Activity 1: The Microscope Problem How does a microscope work? Hypothesis A microscope enables an individual to see details that are otherwise too small to be seen with the unaided eye by the use of lenses and light to magnify an object. Materials * Prepared slide * Microscope * Microscope slide * Cover slip * Medicine dropper * Lens paper * Newspaper samples from the colored comics and classified ads Procedure Part A-Using the Microscope 1. Brought a microscope to the lab area making sure to use both hands to carry the microscope and that the cord was not dangling. 2. Looked through the instructions making sure there were no problems that could be posed. 3. Organized the lab area and prepared all equipment including slides and the microscope. 4. Placed the prepared slide on the stage making sure the stage clips held the stage in place. 5. Switched to the low-power objective lens and focused on the image. 6....

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