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why is light microscope called the compound microscopewhy is light microscope called a compound microscope...​

Answer 1

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✍Light microscope is called compound microscope because it consists of two or more lens system

Answer 2

Explanation:

There are two main types of light microscopes: COMPOUND and STEREO microscopes. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES are also called light microscope because they are designed with a compound lens system. The objective lens provides the primary magnification which is compounded (multiplied) by the ocular lens (eyepiece).