Question

In a compound microscope, the eyepiece functions essentially like which optical element?

पर्याय

• A diverging lens of small focal length

• A simple microscope or magnifier

• A plane mirror

• A converging lens forming a real image on a screen

Answer 1

The second lens in a compound microscope is the eyepiece, and it functions essentially like a simple microscope or magnifier. It produces the final image, which is enlarged and virtual.