JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 9. Ray optics and optical instruments
An observer looks at a distant tree of height \(10\ m\) with a telescope of magnifying power of \(20\). To the observer the tree appears :
- A \(20\) times taller
- B \(20\) times nearer
- C \(10 \) times taller
- D \(10\) times nearer
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Correct Answer
(B) \(20\) times nearer
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Detailed explanation
A telescope magnifies by making the object appering closer.
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