The fancier instruments that we typically think of as microscopes are compound microscopes, meaning that they have multiple lenses. Because of the way these lenses are arranged, they can bend light to …

Let's explore the principle of a compound microscope and then logically build one, step by step.

Scientists use light microscopes to study cell structures and to observe cell movements and interactions. For example, light microscopes can be used to observe cell division, the behavior of microorganisms, …

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Simple light microscopes, such as magnifying glasses, generally are not powerful enough to view cells. Therefore, scientists need to use compound light microscopes or electron microscopes to see …

Let's explore how a magnifying glass (simple microscope) really works. Created by Mahesh Shenoy.

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In this unit, let's learn about reflection, refraction, defects in the human eye and the lenses we use to correct them, and optical instruments such as the microscope and telescope.

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