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Which of the following statements are true in the context of a Compound Microscope?
(A) Each lens produces a virtual and inverted image
(B) The objective has a very short focal length
(C) The eyepiece is used as a simple magnifying glass
(D) The objective and eyepiece are convex and concave lenses respectively

A

(A),(B)and(D)

B

(B)and(C)

C

(A),(C)and(D)

D

(B)and(D)

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The correct Answer is:
B

In compound microscope both objective and eyepiece are convex lens. The focal length of an objective lens is very small when compared to eyepiece.
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