How should a microscope be carried?
a. Both hands supporting the base
b. Both hands around the arm
c. One hand around the arm and the other holding the oculars in place
d. One hand under the base and the other around the arm
ANS: D
For best support when carrying a microscope, one hand should be placed under the base and the other around the arm. This makes dropping and damaging the microscope less likely.
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