A Small Object Has an Angular Diameter of 0

question 52

Multiple Choice

A small object has an angular diameter of 0.50°. When viewed through a magnifier, it has an angular diameter of 8.0°. What is the angular magnification in this case?

• A) 4.0
• B) 8.0
• C) 16
• D) 32
• E) 8.5

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