Question

magnifying glass, microscope, telescope: these pieces of equipment all have something in common. this common feature is something they do not share with an electron microscope. what is this feature? a all three produce 3d images. b they all use visible light and glass lenses. c specimens to be viewed must be carefully prepared. d they all have low magnification and low resolution.

Explanation:

• Option A: Magnifying glass and typical microscopes/telescopes don't all produce 3D images, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Magnifying glass, (optical) microscope, and telescope use visible light and glass lenses. Electron microscopes use electron beams and electromagnetic lenses, not visible light or glass lenses. This matches the common feature and the difference from electron microscopes.
• Option C: Specimen preparation isn't unique to these three; electron microscopes also require specimen preparation, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Microscopes and telescopes (especially some) can have high magnification and resolution, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. They all use visible light and glass lenses.