Biology

02. Calibration of the light microscope at low and high power

  • 00:53 What is the width of the hair in eye piece units?
  • 00:58 Which units are the most appropriate to use?

  • microscope fitted with an eye piece graticule

  • stage micrometer

  • microscope slide

  • microscope slide cover slip

  • paper towel

Hazard Risk Control measure

Microscope slide and coverslip -sharp if broken

Cuts to skin

Care when using so as not to break. If breakage occurs, sweep up and dispose of broken glass carefully.