Which instrument magnifies small objects for detailed study?

• A. Microscope
• B. Graduated Cylinder
• C. Beaker
• D. Spring Scale

Answer: (A)

To study tiny things in detail, you need an instrument that enlarges what you see. A microscope uses lenses to magnify the image of a sample, letting you observe features that are too small to notice with the naked eye. The basic idea is that multiple lenses bend and extend the light to produce a larger, clearer view of cells, microbes, or other small structures.

The other tools serve different purposes: a graduated cylinder measures the volume of liquids, a beaker is a container for holding or mixing liquids, and a spring scale measures weight. None of these magnifies objects, so they aren’t used for detailed observation of small specimens.