The Fascinating World of Lenses

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Questions and Answers

What is the magnification of the ocular lenses?

10x

What are the magnification options for the objective lenses?

4x, 10x, 40x, 100x

How do you calculate the total magnification?

Multiply the magnification of the ocular lens by the magnification of the objective lens.

What is the shape of a concave lens?

Thinnest in the middle and widest at the edges Signup and view all the answers

How does a convex lens affect light?

It focuses light on a central point Signup and view all the answers

What is a lens?

A lens is an instrument that refracts (or bends) light in such a way as to allow the user to see the world around them in a different way. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of lenses?

Some examples of lenses include prescription glasses, microscopes, telescopes, and magnifying glasses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a simple lens and a compound lens?

A simple lens uses a single lens to refract light, while a compound lens uses multiple lenses. Signup and view all the answers

How does a compound microscope work?

A compound microscope uses multiple lenses to increase the viewer's capacity to magnify an object. Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a compound microscope over a simple lens?

A compound microscope has a greater capacity to magnify an object because it uses multiple magnifying lenses to 'compound' its magnification power. Signup and view all the answers

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