Question

In a compound microscope, if the objective produces an image $I_o$ and the eye piece produces an image $I_e$, then

• A. $I_o$ is virtual but $I_e$ is real
• B. $I_o$ is real but $I_e$ is virtual
• C. $I_o$ and $I_e$ are both real
• D. $I_o$ and $I_e$ are both virtual

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$I_o$ is real but $I_e$ is virtual

In a compound microscope, objective forms real image while an eye piece forms a virtual image.