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In a microscope of tube length 10 cm two convex lenses are arranged with focal length of 2 cm and 5 cm. Total magnification obtained with this system for normal adjustment is (5)^ k . The value of k is _ _ _ _ .
Options
- A3.5
- B2
- C4
- D5
Correct answer
B. 2
Step-by-step solution
For a microscope in normal adjustment, magnification is given by M = L f_o D f_e where L is tube length (10 cm), f_o is objective focal length (2 cm), f_e is eyepiece focal length (5 cm), and D is least distance of distinct vision (25 cm). M = 10 2 25 5 = 5 5 = 25 = 5^2 Therefore, k = 2