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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question
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In both a compound microscope and a telescope, what serves as the object for the eyepiece?
Options
A The original object being viewed.
B The image formed by the objective lens.
Correct Answer
C A virtual image created by the eyepiece itself.
D An intermediate light source.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For the microscope, the text states, 'The image formed by the objective lens serves as the object for the eyepiece.' For the telescope, it says, 'In both instruments, the image formed by an objective is viewed by an eyepiece.' This common principle applies to both.

Hint

Consider how the light path progresses through both the microscope and telescope as described in their respective sections.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: MICROSCOPE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 550 of 947
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