Optics Question 339

Question: If in compound microscope m1 and m2 be the linear magnification of the objective lens and eye lens respectively, then magnifying power of the compound microscope will be

[CPMT 1985; KCET 1994]

Options:

A) m1m2

B) m1+m2

C) (m1+m2)/2

D) m1×m2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Magnification of a compound microscope is given by m=vouo×Due

Therefore |m|=mo×me .



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