A compound microscope has a magnifying power 30. The focal length of its eye-piece is 5 cm. Assuming the final image to be at the least distance of distinct vision. The magnification produced by the objective will be
A
5
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B
-5
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C
6
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D
-6
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Solution
The correct option is B -5 Magnification produced by compound microscope m=m0×me where m0=? and me=(1+Dfe)=1+255=6⇒30=−m0×6⇒m0=−5