In a compound microscope A) magnification is provided by the objective lens and
ID: 1506025 • Letter: I
Question
In a compound microscope
A) magnification is provided by the objective lens and not by the eyepiece. The eyepiece merely increases the resolution of the image viewed.
B) both the objective and the eyepiece form real images.
C) the magnification is m1 + M2, where m1 is the lateral magnification of the objective and M2 is the angular magnification of the eyepiece.
D) the image of the objective serves as the object for the eyepiece.
E) magnification is provided by the objective and not by the eyepiece. The eyepiece merely increases the brightness of the image viewed.
Explanation / Answer
In a compound microscope magnification is provided by the objective and eyepiece both and total magnification= m1.M2. therefore, options A,C and E are wrong.
Now, the image formed by eyepiece is virtual so option B is out.
Only correct option is D) the image of the objective lens serves as the object for the eyepiece which is magnified.