Which of the following statements is correct for a compound microscope?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → The eyepiece essentially functions like a simple microscope or a magnifier.
Explanation:
The eyepiece of a compound microscope acts as a magnifier, enlarging the real, inverted image formed by the objective lens. Hence, the eyepiece functions like a simple microscope, and the final image is inverted with respect to the object.