How do compound microscopes magnify objects?

Question

please give a brief explanation..tnx! :))

Answer 1

this subject is very complex but the ability of the microscope to both magnify and resolve (or allow small structures to be seen) firstly depends on the refraction or bending of light.

complete explanation could be found here...

http://web.uvic.ca/ail/techniques/scope_...

hope this helps..