Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsOptical Instruments
A child has a near point at 10 cm . Determine the maximum angular magnification the child can obtain using a convex lens of focal length 10 cm .
Options
- A10
- B0.5
- C1
- D2
Correct answer
D. 2
Step-by-step solution
The maximum angular magnification of a simple microscope is obtained when the final image is formed at the near point of the eye. The formula for maximum angular magnification is given by: m = 1 + D f where D is the near point distance and f is the focal length of the convex lens. Given: D = 10 cm f = 10 cm Substituting the values into the formula: m = 1 + 10 10 m = 1 + 1 = 2