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the lens used in a simple microscope is
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The lens used in a simple microscope is:
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A simple microscope typically uses a convex lens, which magnifies objects by bending light rays inward to focus them.
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July 22, 2025
Concave
Convex
Cylindrical
None of the above
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The Correct Option is
B
Solution and Explanation
A simple microscope uses a convex lens. A convex lens converges light rays to a point and is used to magnify small objects, making it ideal for simple magnification purposes.
Thus, the correct answer is
(B) Convex.
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