A Simple Magnifier Gives a Magnification of 8 Times When

question 79

Multiple Choice

A simple magnifier gives a magnification of 8 times when it is used by a person with a normal near point (25 cm) .What is the magnifying power when it is used by a person whose near point is 15 cm?

• A)4.8
• B)13
• C)8.0
• D)15
• E)9.6

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