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Answered 2015-09-07 22:43:18
The term compound microscope normally refers to a light microscope that uses two or more lenses to magnify objects. (Two lenses does not refer to the number of eye pieces as does the term binocular microscope.) This is to be distinguished from a simple light microscope with a single lens.
There are many modern variations of the light microscope which have more specialized names but which may still be "compound" with the meaning that they have multiple stages of magnification.
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How many lens does a compound microscope have?
A compound microscope has 2 lens.
Functions of pillar in a compound microscope?
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Why is the microscope called a compound microscope?
The compound microscope is called compound because the modifier compound means "two or more." A compound microscope has two or more lenses lenses. This is to be distinguished from a simple microscope which has one lens. Such a microscope is structurally equivalent to a magnifying glass, though not necessarily a hand held lens.
What is the difference of a simple microscope and a compound microscope?
a simple microscope only have one lens but a compound microscope have two or more lens
Who developed the compound microscope?
Robert Hooke invented the first compound microscope.
How does a compound microscope different from a simpel microscope?
a compound microscope has two or more lens while a simple microscope has only one lens
Does a compound microscope have one lens?
No, a simple microscope has one lens. A compound microscope has two or more lenses.
Why does laboratory uses compound microscope instead of simple microscope?
Only through compound microscope we can observe cells
What is the eyepiece of the compound microscope?
The eyepiece of a compound microscope has a convex lens to magnify objects that you're observing. The eyepiece, or oculars, is the topmost part of a compound microscope.
What microscope did Hooke create?
compound microscope
Which microscope does a Oncologist use?
compound microscope
Name of first microscope?
a compound microscope.
The microscope that you use in lab is a?
its a compound microscope
What are the main differences between compound light microscope and electron microscope?
electron microscope provides more magnification when compared to compound light microscope
Does a compound microscope have only one lens?
no. a simple microscope has one lens. a compound microscope has two or more lens
What is the stage in compound microscope?
the stage in a compound microscope is that platform where the specimens or the slides are placed.
What is the nosepiece of the compound microscope?
In the compound microscope, the nosepiece connects the body tube and the objectives.
What is the Maximum resolution of a compound microscope?
A compound light microscope is limited to about 2000X magnification.
Difference between light and compound microscope?
The light and compound microscope are the same thing.
What is another name for ordinary microscope?
Light microscope or compound microscope
What is a optical microscope?
An optical microscope is what is commonly known as compound microscope.
What is the difference of compound microscope to digital microscope?
The compound microscope is the simple microscope used in the early days for higher magnification to view specimens such as cells. The compound microscope is the standard microscope used commonly nowadays. The digital microscope is a type of optical microscope which makes use of camera and optics to be able to view the images from the microscope to the computer.
Name 5 types of microscopes?
five types of microscopes are: A compound light microscope,the stereo microscope,the electron microscope,a simple microscope(similar to a magnifying glass,and a compound microscope.
What is the difference of compound microscope from a simple microscope?
compound microscope consists of 2 lences of short focal length & short aurpature .
What is the difference between a simple microscope and a compoud microscope?
The main difference between a compound microscope and a single microscope is that, a simple microscope has one lens, but the compound microscope has several more lenses to look at things. basically a compound microscope is used for looking at cells very carefully and in a different way.
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