If the focal lengths of objective and eye lens of a microscope are 1.2 cm and 3 cm respectively and the object is put 1.25 cm away from the objective lens and the final image is formed at infinity, then magnifying power of the microscope is
A
150
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B
200
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C
250
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D
400
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Solution
The correct option is B 200 Given that f0=1.2cm,fe=3cm,u0=1.25cm By using m∞=−f0(u0−f0).Dfe⇒=−1.2(1.25−1.2)×253=−200