Question

Identify the parts labelled A and B.

• A. A - Objective lens, B - Eyepiece
• B. A - Eyepiece, B - Objective lens
• C. A - Focussing lens, B - Eyepiece
• D. B - Objective lens, B - Convex lens

Answer 1

The correct option is B A - Eyepiece, B - Objective lens

Following is the completely labelled diagram of a compound microscope.


The viewer looks through the eye piece (ocular lens) to observe the specimen. The objective lens helps to focus light on the slide and also magnifies the specimen.