EBK CRIMINALISTICS
EBK CRIMINALISTICS
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477855
Author: Saferstein
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 8, Problem 1RQ
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Introduction: A microscope is an instrument through which very small objects can be observed. It magnifies the fine details of an object which cannot be seen by the human eye. The key role of a microscope is to increase the resolving power of a human eye to view an object.

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Correct answer: A microscope uses a combination of lenses to magnify an image.

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A microscope is an instrument that enlarges a small object that is not visible to the human eyes. Examples include microorganisms, and blood cells. The microscope has a lens or the magnifying glass. It is placed inside the microscope. A simple microscope has a single lens whereas a compound microscope has two lenses namely objective and eyepiece lens. The function of the lenses includes resolving and magnification of the fine details of an object.

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