Why does the microscope lenses flip the images?

Microscope lenses flip images due to the way light is refracted as it passes through the lenses. The objective lens inverts the image because it focuses light rays from the specimen, causing them to cross over. This inverted image is then further magnified by the eyepiece lens, resulting in an overall flipped view of the specimen. This phenomenon occurs with many optical systems, including cameras and telescopes, due to the principles of light behavior.