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Physics Question on Ray optics and optical instruments

If the focal length of objective lens is increased then magnifying power of:

A

microscope and telescope both will increase.

B

microscope and telescope both will decrease.

C

microscope will decrease but that of telescope will increase.

D

microscope will increase but that of telescope decrease.

Answer

microscope will decrease but that of telescope will increase.

Explanation

Solution

The correct option (C): microscope will decrease but that of telescope will increase.