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PhysicsGeometrical OpticsOptical instrumentsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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A simple microscope is used to see the object first in blue light and then in red light. Due to the change from blue to red light, what is the effect on its magnifying power?

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Answer:
B
Solution:

The magnifying power of the simple microscope is given by The focal length of red light is greater than that of blue light. Hence the magnifying power decreases.

Stream:MHT_CETSubject:PhysicsTopic:Geometrical OpticsSubtopic:Optical instruments
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