Question

In a compound microscope, the objective lens produces an image $I_o$ and the eyepiece 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. Both $I_o$ and $I_e$ are real.
• D. Both $I_o$ and $I_e$ are virtual.

Answer 1

The correct option is B $I_o$ is real, but $I_e$ is virtual.

The ray diagram of a compound microscope is shown below.


From the ray diagram, we can see that, the objective lens produces a real image while the eyepiece produces a virtual image.

Therefore, $I_o$ is real, but $I_e$ is virtual.

Hence, option $\left(B\right)$ is the correct answer.