A compound microscope forms an inverted image of an object. In which of the following cases it is likely to create difficulties? (A) Looking at small germs. (B) Looking at circular spots. (C) Looking at a vertical tube containing some water.

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(c)Looking at a vertical tube containing some water

If the inverted image of a vertical tube containing water is formed by a compound microscope,

then care must be taken during taking the readings since the lower meniscus will appear as upper

meniscus scale.