The primary image of an object is magnified by which part of the microscope?

The eyepiece, also known as the ocular lens, is responsible for the final magnification of the image in a microscope. The primary image is first formed by the objective lens after light passes through the specimen. The objective lens creates a magnified image that is then further magnified by the eyepiece, allowing the viewer to see a larger image. The eyepiece is designed to enhance the detail and clarity of the image produced by the objective, which is why it is considered a critical component in achieving maximum magnification for microscopic observations.

In contrast, the condenser's role is to focus light onto the specimen, the objective lens is responsible for creating the primary magnified image, and the light source provides illumination, but none of these components are responsible for the final magnification seen through the eyepiece.