What Is the Angular Magnification of a Magnifying Glass of Focal

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the angular magnification of a magnifying glass of focal length 4.0 cm if the image is to be viewed by a relaxed eye (image at the far point) having a near point of 25 cm and a far point at infinity?

• A) 2.0 x
• B) 3.0 x
• C) 3.6 x
• D) 4.0 x
• E) 6.3 x

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