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When you move the slide to the left which way does the image appear in the light microscope?
When you move the slide to the left, the image in a light microscope will appear to move to the right. This is due to the way the lenses in the microscope refract the light passing through the specimen.
What part of a microscope refracts light?
The lenses in a microscope refract light to magnify and focus the image. Specifically, the objective lens collects and magnifies light from the specimen, while the eyepiece further magnifies the image for viewing.
Does the microscope refract or reflect light?
A microscope primarily refracts light to magnify and visualize the specimen being observed. Light passing through the specimen is refracted by the lenses in the microscope to produce an enlarged image. Reflection may also occur at the surface of the specimen or within the microscope components, but refraction is the predominant mechanism in microscopy.
How does a simple light microscope work?
A simple light microscope works by passing light through a specimen, which is then magnified by a series of lenses to create an enlarged image that can be viewed by the observer. The lenses in the microscope refract the light in such a way that the image appears larger and more detailed than the actual specimen.
Can opaque substances refract light?
No, opaque substances do not refract light. Refraction occurs when light passes through a transparent medium and changes speed, causing the light to bend. Opaque substances do not allow light to pass through them, so there is no refraction.
