Here's why:

* Magnification refers to how much larger an object appears under the microscope. Higher magnification means the object is enlarged more.

* Field of view refers to the area you can see through the microscope's lens.

Think of it like looking through a window. A window with a wide frame will show you a larger portion of the outside world (larger FOV). A window with a narrow frame will show you a smaller portion (smaller FOV).

In microscopy, a low magnification lens acts like a wide frame, letting you see a broader area, while a high magnification lens acts like a narrow frame, showing you a smaller, more detailed portion.