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The length of the compound microscope is 18 cm. If the magnifying power for the relaxed eye is 28, find the object distance for the objective lens. Focal length of the eyepiece is 4 cm and D=25 cm.

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3.12 cm
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3.75 cm
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2.50 cm
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2.75 cm
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Solution

The correct option is A 3.12 cm
Given,
Length of the compound microscope L=18 cm
Magnifying power, MP=28 (for relaxed eye)
Focal length of the eyepiece, fe=4 cm

We know that for relaxed eye viewing, the final image is formed at infinity. So, for eyepiece, object distance will be equal to fe

Now, length of microscope L=v0+fe
18=v0+4
v0=14 cm

Now, MP=v0u0×Dfe
28=14u0×254
u0=3.125 cm

Hence, (A) is the correct answer.

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