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COMEDK · Physics · 25. Ray Optics

A person has a normal near point \(25 \mathrm{~cm}\). What is the magnifying power of the simple microscope he used, if the focal length of the convex lens used is \(10 \mathrm{~cm}\) and the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision?

  1. A 25
  2. B 3.5
  3. C 7
  4. D 2.5
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(B) 3.5

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The magnifying power \(M\) of a simple microscope when the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision \(D\) is given by the formula: \(M = 1 + \dfrac{D}{f}\) Given values are: Least distance of distinct vision \(D = 25 \text{ cm}\) Focal length of the convex…