JEE Main & Advanced Physics Ray Optics Question Bank Microscope and Telescope

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    An opera glass (Gallilean telescope) measures 9 cm from the objective to the eyepiece. The focal length of the objective is 15 cm. Its magnifying power is         [DPMT 1988]

    A)            2.5

    B)            2/5 

    C)            5/3                                           

    D)            0.4 

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                       \[{{f}_{o}}-{{f}_{e}}=9\ cm\] and \[{{f}_{e}}={{f}_{o}}-9=15-9=6\]cm                    \[\Rightarrow m=\frac{{{f}_{o}}}{{{f}_{e}}}=\frac{15}{6}=2.5\]


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