How is the compound light microscope designed and how does it work?
a. The compound light microscope is designed with two sets of lenses (objective and ocular) that magnify the specimen to be viewed.
b. It works by light passing through the specimen and being magnified by the objective lens, and then further magnified by the ocular lens for viewing.
c. The microscope also utilizes a condenser to focus the light onto the specimen and provide better contrast and clarity.
d. Additionally, the compound light microscope includes a stage where the specimen is placed and a focusing knob to adjust the clarity of the image.