difference between simple and compound microscope
                     difference between simple and 
compound microscope
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Differentiate Between Simple and Compound 
Microscope 
Simple Microscope Compound Microscope
 Simple microscope is used at a basic  Due to an added lens to a compound one, 
level, where there is no rigorous professionals use this for research 
requirement of research. purposes
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 There is single lens in simple microscope. There are 3 to 5 objective lenses in a 
compound which helps in magnifying 
algae, fungi and bacterium.
 Has two sets of lenses for magnifying 
 Has only one lens for magnifying objects: eyepiece lens and objective 
objects. lenses
 Its total magnification is the 
 Its total magnification is limited to the multiplication of the eyepiece and 
magnification of the single lens used. objective magnifications, hence a higher 
magnification.
 Condenser lens is present which is used 
 Condenser lens is absent. to adjust the intensity of light for 
magnification of object.