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Question
What is a simple microscope or a magnifying glass? Draw a ray diagram to show its function.
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Solution
A convex lens works as a simple microscope or a magnifying glass when an object is kept between its optical centre and the focus. The image of the object so obtained is virtual, upright, and magnified.
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