Chapter 4, Problem 4.2A

Summary Introduction

To Match: The parts of the microscope with their appropriate description.

Introduction:

A microscope that uses the compound lens system that means two sets of lenses is known as a compound microscope. It helps in obtaining the higher magnification and a two-dimensional image of an object. The different parts of the microscope performed different functions. The coarse adjustment knob moves stage towards or away from an objective lens, whereas, fine adjustment knob moves stage slightly for sharp focus. The objective lens and eyepiece provide different magnifications. Mirrors in the microscope make an image to appear inverted and backward.