Which two lens systems are the most important parts of a compound microscope?

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Which two lens systems are the most important parts of a compound microscope?

  1. Objective lens and condenser lens
  2. Eyepiece lens and condenser lens
  3. Objective lens and eyepiece lens ✓
  4. Eyepiece lens and illuminator
Explanation

A compound microscope magnifies in two steps. The objective lens, close to the specimen, forms a magnified image. The eyepiece lens then magnifies that image again for your eye.

Condensers and illuminators only help to light the specimen. They do not magnify.

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