Question

as opposed to concave lenses, which characteristic of convex lenses makes them useful in microscopes? convex lenses can produce images larger than objects. convex lenses can produce upright images. convex lenses cause light rays to spread out. convex lenses cause light rays to refract.

Explanation:

Convex lenses can magnify objects, making images larger. Microscopes need this to view small things. Concave lenses don't magnify like this.

Answer:

Convex lenses can produce images larger than objects.