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The magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased, if we use eye-piece of

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Higher focal length

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Smaller focal length

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Higher diameter

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Smaller diameter

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Solution

The correct option is B
Smaller focal length

m=1+D/f. So, smaller the focal length, higher the magnifying power.

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