Difference Between Compound Microscope and Simple Microscope.

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Difference Between Compound Microscope and Simple Microscope.

Characteristics	Simple Microscope	Compound Microscope
Number of lenses	One to magnify objects	3-5 to magnify objects
Condenser lens	Condenser lens is absent in Simple microscope.	Condenser lens is present in Compound Microscope.
Mirror type	Concave reflecting	One side is plain and the other side is concave
Source of Light	Natural	Illuminator
Level of magnification	One level only	Higher-level
Structure	Stand is small, hollow cylindrical attached to the base and is used to hold the microscope.	Arm is curved and is used to hold the microscope.
Usage of course, hooks, and knobs	The usage of course, hooks, and knobs is not that much.	The use of knobs is much, which help in focusing and as a result, a clear and concise image is seen.
Used	Can only be used in simple ways such as enlarging small letters while reading.	Has a wide range of use such as in studying the structure of different objects, e.g. details of cells in living organisms.
Magnifying power	Up to 300X	2,000X
Adjusting Magnification	No	Yes

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