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Which of the following lenses would you
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Which of the following lenses would you prefer to use while reading small letters found in a dictionary?
A
A convex lens of focal length 50 cm
B
A concave lens of focal length 50 cm
C
A convex lens of focal length 5 cm
D
A concave lens of focal length 5 cm
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Correct option is C)
Explanation:
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A basic microscope can also be made with a convex lens.
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A virtual, erect, and magnified image is generated by keeping the object between the focal length and the mirror.
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A shorter focal length provides greater power and allows for higher magnification.
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As a result, a convex lens with a focal length of 5 cm is preferred.
Step C is correct.
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