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What limits the magnifying power of a simple microscope when using a convex lens with smaller and smaller focal lengths?

Options

  1. ADifficulty in grinding a lens with a very small focal length.
  2. BIncreased prominence of aberrations, both spherical and chromatic.
  3. CInsufficient availability of small focal length lenses.
  4. DLack of proper lighting for high magnification.

Correct answer

B. Increased prominence of aberrations, both spherical and chromatic.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Increased prominence of aberrations, both spherical and chromatic.

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