A Simple Magnifier of Refractive Power 15

question 17

Multiple Choice

A simple magnifier of refractive power 15.0 D is used to observe a beetle on a student's desk. Assume that the magnifier is held close to the student's eye. If the image of the beetle is formed at her near point of 25 cm, what is the angular magnification?

• A) 4.00
• B) 3.75
• C) 5.95
• D) 1.50
• E) 4.75

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