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A hand lens is used to magnify an object. It is used to get a closer look at small features or objects.

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What does hand lens mean in science?

A hand lens is a magnifying glass, archaic term. It makes things like bugs look bigger. You carry it in your hand.


What type of lens is used in a hand lens?

double convex


Which lens is the type of lens that is used in a hand lens?

== == It is used to magnify/ or make things appear closer?to magnify small objects


Which lens is the type of lens that is used in hand lens?

The type of lense is a convex lense


What is the word origin for hand lens?

A hand lens is nothing more than a hand-held magnifying glass. The term "hand lens" is used primarily in a laboratory setting. The lens, or glass, is set into a frame with a handle attached. The fictional Sherlock Holmes popularized the hand lens, or magnifyng glass when looking for clues to solve a mystery.


What is a hand-held instrument used to make an item look larger?

A magnifying glass is a hand-held instrument used to make an item look larger by magnifying its image when viewed through the lens.


Used to make an item look larger hand-held instrument with a handle?

Hand lens.


Used to make an item look larger hand held instrument with handle?

Hand lens


Which tool can you use to see the patterns on a small object?

which tool is to use to the patterns of an small object


What are the two ways for a scientist to use a hand lens?

A magnifying glass (called a hand lens in laboratory contexts) is a convex lens that is used to produce a magnified image of an object. A hand lens can be used to magnify an object to make it easier to see or also to focus light.


What is the mass of a hand lens?

The mass of a hand lens can vary depending on the size and material it is made of. Typically, a hand lens can weigh anywhere from a few ounces to a pound.


Are magnifying glass the same with hand lens?

Yes, a magnifying glass is also known as a hand lens. Both terms refer to a convex lens that is used to magnify objects for closer inspection. They are often handheld and commonly used for tasks such as reading small print or examining small objects.