Question

What is the aim when using a simple microscope regarding the nature of the image formed?

Options

• An inverted, magnified, and real image

• An inverted, diminished, and virtual image

• An erect, diminished, and real image

• An erect, magnified, and virtual image

Answer 1

In a simple microscope, the aim is to obtain an erect, magnified, and virtual image. The image should be at a comfortable viewing distance, i.e., at 25 cm or more from the eye.