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Functions of Eyepiece Lens and Condenser in Light Microscopes

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Functions of Eyepiece Lens and Condenser in Light Microscopes

Question

What are the functions of the following parts of a light microscope?
(a) Eyepiece lens
(b) Condenser

Answer

Functions of the Eyepiece lens

1. Magnify the object further;
2. Concentrates light onto the object;
3. Controls amount of light illuminating the object;

Functions of the Condenser

The purpose of the condenser lens is to focus the light onto the specimen.