Question
If the focal length of the objective lens is increased, then the magnifying power of,
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microscope will increase but that of telescope will decrease
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microscope and telescope both will increase
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microscope and telescope both will decrease
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microscope will decrease but that of telescope will increase
Solution
D.
microscope will decrease but that of telescope will increase
For microscope, m =
For telescope, m =
m fo
Therefore, the magnifying power of microscope will decrease but the magnifying power of telescope will increase.