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What happens to the magnifying power of microscope, when its length increases?

A

decreases

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B

Increases

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C

Unchanged

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D

May increase or decrease depending on the relative focal lengths of objective and eye piece

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Solution

The correct option is B
Increases

The magnifying power of microscope increases, when its length is increased.

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