2006-08-06 13:42:38 · 6 answers · asked by liz.. future m.d. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Cover slips are there for protection so the objective lens will not get wet or have debris collecting on it. It also keeps the specimen stable. The water will adhere to both the glass slide and cover slip making a solid connection. When you move the slide you won't have any material fall off.
2006-08-07 02:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by ATP-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It flattens out the specimen in order to view it in greater detail.
2006-08-06 13:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by The Apple Chick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you didn't use a coverslip, all you would see is a blur. the focal length, refractive index, etc, are calculated for transmission of the light through either air (on low and high dry) or oil (oil immersion).
2006-08-06 19:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by bad guppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you don't ruin the microscope. also if you are using an inverted scope you put the slide in upside down
2006-08-06 19:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by skybluezoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To avoid damge to microscope lens and to avoid meniscus arch - just my guess
2006-08-06 13:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by john f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get the thickest slide so that can get the most detail image.
2006-08-06 16:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by yusri_6446 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋