What is the safest way to carry a microscope? One student should hold onto the base and one student should grasp the arm. Two students should hold opposite sides of the microscope base. Place one hand under the base and grasp the arm with the other hand. Place both hands securely around the base of the microscope.

The safest way to carry a microscope is to ensure that it is supported in a manner that prevents it from falling or getting damaged. The base of the microscope is the heaviest and most stable part, so it should be in contact with the supporting hand. The arm of the microscope is the part that connects the base to the eyepiece and is typically lighter and more delicate. Therefore, the correct method would involve one hand supporting the base and the other hand grasping the arm. This method ensures that the microscope is stable and that the user has control over the instrument while moving it. The other options either do not provide adequate support to the microscope or do not allow for proper control during transport.