Differences between Simple and Compound Microscope
Differences between Simple and Compound Microscope
| S.N. | Simple Microscope | Compound Microscope |
| 1 | Simple microscope is used at a basic level, where there is no rigorous requirement of research. | Due to an added lens to a compound one, professionals use this for research purposes |
| 2 | There is single lens in simple microscope. | There are 3 to 5 objective lenses in a compound which helps in magnifying algae, fungi and bacterium. |
| 3 | Has only one lens for magnifying objects.
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Has two sets of lenses for magnifying objects: eyepiece lens and objective lenses |
| 4 | Its total magnification is limited to the magnification of the single lens used. | Its total magnification is the multiplication of the eyepiece and objective magnifications, hence a higher magnification. |
| 5 | Condenser lens is absent. | Condenser lens is present which is used to adjust the intensity of light for magnification of object. |
| 6 | The usage of course, hooks, and knobs is not that much. | The use of knobs is much, which help in focusing and as a result, a clear and concise image is seen. |
| 7 | Light source is natural | Illuminator is a source of light which is helpful when small, minutest pieces needed to be seen. |
| 8 | Stand is small, hollow cylindrical attached to the base and is used to hold the microscope. | Arm is curved and is used to hold the microscope. |
| 9 | Mirror is concave-reflecting type. | Mirror is plane at one side and concave at other side. |
| 10. | Has only one adjustment screw that is used to move the limb up and down for focusing an object. | Has coarse adjustment screw (for rapid focusing an object) and fine adjustment screw (for fine and sharp focusing). |
| 11 | Can only be used in simple ways such as enlarging small letters while reading.
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Has a wide range of use such as in studying the structure of different objects, e.g. details of cells in living organisms. |
Differences between Simple and Compound Microscope
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