Evaluate the following statements, and select those that
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Evaluate the following statements, and select those that correctly apply to the properties of microscopes. The degree of contrast between a specimen and its surroundings is enhanced by the use of special stains and opening the iris diaphragm wide to allow in maximum light. When observing specimens with the 100x lens, adding a drop of oil to the slide will improve the resolving power; the image will be clear rather than blurry. Light rays with shorter wavelengths enhance the ability to resolve objects that are close together. If oil is not used with the 100x lens, the image will be less bright, compared to specimens observed with a drop of oil on the slide. If the 40x high-powered lens is used to view a specimen in conjunction with a 10X ocular, the total magnification of the specimen will be 50x.