It is easier to get a good streak that way rather than holding the slide flat. Please move your question to microbiology.
So that only the edge touches and you are able to get a clean, even drag.
To prevent contamination.
Microscope slides are held in place on the microscope's stage by slide clips or slide clamps.
Microscope slides are held in place on the microscope's stage by slide clips or slide clamps.
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slides are held in place by the stage clips that are on the stage
Fist at arms length = ~ 10 arc degrees Thumb at arms length = ~ 2 arc degrees Little finger ~ 1 arc degree
A microscope slide and coverslip should be held by their edges due to leaving fingerprints and/or debris and how easily breakable they are. Leaving fingerprints or debris on either a slide of coverslip will alter the view under the microscope.
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A microscope slide sits on a stage. They are held in place by the two stage clips.
So that you don't put finger prints or body oils over the slide.
Footballs are not kicked from a perfect 90 degree angle during a football game on either the kickoff or for a field goal or extra-point. Whether from a tee or being held, a football is leaned back slightly off 90 degrees toward the direction of the kicker. This placement allows greater distance and accuracy.