Optics Question 675

Question: A magnifying glass is to be used at the fixed object distance of 1 inch. If it is to produce an erect image magnified 5 times its focal length should be

[MP PMT 1990]

Options:

A) 0.2 inch

B) 0.8 inch

C) 1.25 inch

D) 5 inch

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

m=vu=5v=5 inch (Given u = 1 inch)

Using sign convention u= 1 inch,  v= 5 inch

1f=1v1u=1511f=1.25 inch



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