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Magnifying glass is thing which we hold in our hand to magnify a certain thing and we can adjust its magnification with our hand.
But the simple microscope which has the same property (or better principle) of a magnifying glass, is fixed to a scale for adjusting through a knob.
If you have ever seen a travelling microscope, you would have seen a small lens attached to the vernier scale. this is not a magnifying glass but a simple microscope with a specific/fixed magnification of the scale for eyes.
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A synonym and antonym for microscope?
synonym: magnifying glass antonym: telescope
An instrument that produces images by focusing light rays is called a?
a magnifying glass, a telescope or microscope all do this.
Can you see a cell with a magnifying glass?
No, a magnifying glass cannot be used to see a cell as cells are microscopic in size and require a microscope to be viewed. Magnifying glasses are only effective for viewing objects that are larger and easily visible to the naked eye.
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.
Why a microscope is 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 an example of a simple microscope?
A light microscope is an optical microscope. That differentiates it from an electron microscope, a quantum mechanical tunneling microscope and others.
What type of microscope is most like a magnifying glass?
A simple microscope similar to a magnifying lens.
What is the different between a magnifying glass and a compound light microscope?
A magnifying glass has one lenses and a compound light microscope has 2 lenses
What is used to make tiny things look largers?
usually a microscope
What do you use to see small objects?
microscope
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 a tool that magnifies samples?
A lens, magnifying glass, microscope.
What is used to look at small things?
a magnifying glass or a microscope
What can one celled organisms be seen with?
A microscope a magnifying glass
A synonym and antonym for microscope?
synonym: magnifying glass antonym: telescope
How does a microscope see small objects?
A microscope acts like a magnifying glass, only much more powerful.
Does a compound microscope only have 1 lens?
No. If it only has one lens, then it's just a magnifying glass, not a microscope.
