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What is the advantage of a compound microscope over a simple microscope ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Types of Microscopes:** - A simple microscope consists of a single lens, which magnifies the object directly. - A compound microscope consists of two or more lenses (the objective and the eyepiece) that work together to magnify the object. 2. **Magnification Process:** - In a simple microscope, magnification occurs in one stage as the light passes through the single lens. ...
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