Answer to Question #256866 in English for samantha

Question

F. Directions: Read the following extended definitions. Discuss with a partner the kind of information that has been included. Does the definition mainly discuss components, applications, history, examples, or something else? Explain your answer 

 

19-20. A microscope is an optical instrument with which the apparent size of an object can be enhanced. A simple microscope consists of a double convex lens and a magnifying glass. A compound microscope, on the other hand, will contain more than one of each of these lenses, which are situated at the ends of a cylinder. 

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Answer 1

The definition discusses what a microscope is and its use that is a microscope is an optical instrument with which the apparent size of an object can be enhanced- its use.

It also discusses its components. In the extended definition it is said that a simple microscope consists of a double convex lens and a magnifying glass.

It also gives the examples of microscope which are simple and compound microscope.

The definition also notes differences between this the different types of microscopes. It says that a simple microscope consists of a double convex lens and a magnifying glass while a compound microscope, contains more than one of each of these lenses, which are situated at the ends of a cylinder.