What is a microscope?
Q: What is a microscope?
A: A microscope is a scientific instrument that makes small objects look larger, allowing people to see small things.
Q: Who typically uses microscopes in their jobs?
A: Doctors and scientists are among the people who frequently use microscopes in their jobs.
Q: What kinds of science students use microscopes in their studies?
A: Students in science classes such as biology also use microscopes to study small things.
Q: What is the difference between a simple microscope and a compound microscope?
A: A simple microscope has only one lens, while a compound microscope has at least two lenses.
Q: What are the names of the lenses in a compound microscope?
A: The lens closer to the eye is called the eyepiece, while the lens at the other end is called the objective.
Q: How do the lenses in a compound microscope work together to magnify objects?
A: The lenses multiply up, so a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective together give 400x magnification.
Q: Compared to a magnifying glass, how strong can a microscope magnify objects?
A: Microscopes can make things seem larger than they are, to about 1000 times larger, which is much stronger than a magnifying glass that works as a simple microscope.
