Question

Difference between simple and compound microscope

Answer 1

Simple microscope is used at a basic level, where there is no rigorous requirement of research. Due to an added lens to a compound one, professionals use this for research purposes

2 There is single lens in simple microscope. There are 3 to 5 objective lenses in a compound which helps in magnifying algae, fungi and bacterium.

3 Has only one lens for magnifying objects.

Has two sets of lenses for magnifying objects: eyepiece lens and objective lenses