COMEDK2023Evening ShiftPhysicsRay OpticsActual
A person has a normal near point 25 ~cm . What is the magnifying power of the simple microscope he used, if the focal length of the convex lens used is 10 ~cm and the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision?
Options
- A25
- B3.5
- C7
- D2.5
Correct answer
B. 3.5
Step-by-step solution
The magnifying power M of a simple microscope when the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision D is given by the formula: M = 1 + D f Given values are: Least distance of distinct vision D = 25 cm Focal length of the convex lens f = 10 cm Substituting these values into the formula: M = 1 + 25 10 M = 1 + 2.5 M = 3.5 Answer: 3.5