Question

Why is the light microscope also called the compound microscope?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A compound light microscope is a microscope with more than one lens and its own light source. In this type of microscope, there are ocular lenses in the binocular eyepieces and objective lenses in a rotating nosepiece closer to the specimen.

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Answer 2

Answer:

There are two main types of light microscopes: COMPOUND and STEREO microscopes. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES are so called because they are designed with a compound lens system.

Explanation:

The objective lens provides the primary magnification which is compounded (multiplied) by the ocular lens (eyepiece).