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Interchanging the eye lens and objective lens in a compound microscope results in a fuzzy image due to improper focal lengths and magnification. In astronomical telescopes, the same interchange leads to similar issues, compromising image clarity and focus. The effectiveness of the lenses relies on their specific positions and functions within the optical system. Ray tracing can provide detailed insights into the resulting image quality when lenses are swapped. Overall, such an interchange disrupts the intended optical performance of both devices.
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What happens if eye lens and objective lens are interchanged in compound microscope? Also what about in astronomical telescope?
 
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Generally, you get a fuzzy picture. For a specific microscope, you would have to ray trace to find out what happens. I'm curious, what were you expecting to get?
 


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What happens if eye lens and objective lens are interchanged in compound microscope? Also what about in astronomical telescope?

Your eyeball begins to melt after one glimpse of your concentrated homework assignment.
 
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