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If the focal length of the objective lens is increased then

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Magnifying power of microscope will increase but that of telescope will decrease
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Magnifying power of microscope and telescope both will increase
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Magnifying power of microscope and telescope both will decrease
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The magnifying power of microscope will decrease but that of the telescope will increase
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The correct option is D The magnifying power of microscope will decrease but that of the telescope will increase
A microscope consists of a lens of small focal lengths. A telescope consists of an objective lens of a large focal length.
For a microscope,
m=Lf0×Dfe and
FOr telescope,
m=fofe
Therefore, The magnifying power of microscope will decrease but that of the telescope will increase.

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