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Why does the scientist start with low power lens and then switch to a high power lens ?? ​

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to increase the magnification

Changing from low power to high power increases the magnification of a specimen

makes it easier to find an object on low power, and then switch to higher power after it is in focus

the field of view will be wider, increasing the number of cells you are able to see. This makes it easier to find what you're looking for.

You must have the object centered before you change objectives to increase the magnification

lowest power has the highest field of view. As a result, it is easier to locate the specimen on the slide than if you start with a higher power objective.

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