Why do microscopes magnify?

Answer 1

The magnification of a magnifying glass depends on the distance it is between the viewer's eye and the object being viewed. To change focus you would move it closer or further from the object.

Answer 2

The curved surface of the glass bends light so that light reflected off of a small area appears as though it came from a larger area. Basically, light reflected off of a surface spreads out in all directions, and only a small portion of that light (traveling at just the correct angle) enters the eye so that it can be seen. A magnifying glass captures a larger amount of that reflected light (from more angles than the eye can see) and refocuses so that they all enter the eye. the brain interprets this as though the eye were actually seeing light from all those angles, and so the magnified object appears to be larger.

Answer 3

Microscopes magnify images by using lenses or mirrors to bend light rays and focus them on a small area, allowing us to see fine details that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Magnification increases the apparent size of the object being viewed, making it easier to observe and study microscopic structures.

Answer 4

The lenses within them are able to bend the light in such a way as to conserve the image, but to make it appear bigger. The lenses spread the light out.