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If the focal length of objective lens is increased then magnifying power of

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Microscope will increase but that of telescope decrease

B

Microscope and telescope both will increase

C

Microscope and telescope both will decrease

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Microscope will decreases but that of telescope will increase

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To solve the question regarding the effect of increasing the focal length of the objective lens on the magnifying power of a microscope and telescope, we can analyze the formulas for magnifying power for both instruments. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Magnifying Power of a Microscope**: The magnifying power (M) of a microscope is given by the formula: \[ M = \frac{L}{F_O} \cdot \frac{D}{F_E} \] where: - \(L\) = Length of the tube - \(F_O\) = Focal length of the objective lens - \(D\) = Minimum distance of distinct vision (usually taken as 25 cm) - \(F_E\) = Focal length of the eyepiece 2. **Effect of Increasing Focal Length of Objective Lens**: If the focal length of the objective lens \(F_O\) is increased, the magnifying power \(M\) becomes: \[ M \propto \frac{1}{F_O} \] This means that as \(F_O\) increases, the magnifying power \(M\) decreases. 3. **Understand the Magnifying Power of a Telescope**: The magnifying power (M) of a telescope is given by the formula: \[ M = \frac{F_O}{F_E} \] where: - \(F_O\) = Focal length of the objective lens - \(F_E\) = Focal length of the eyepiece 4. **Effect of Increasing Focal Length of Objective Lens**: For the telescope, if the focal length of the objective lens \(F_O\) is increased, the magnifying power \(M\) becomes: \[ M \propto F_O \] This indicates that as \(F_O\) increases, the magnifying power \(M\) also increases. 5. **Conclusion**: - For a microscope, increasing the focal length of the objective lens decreases the magnifying power. - For a telescope, increasing the focal length of the objective lens increases the magnifying power. ### Final Answer: If the focal length of the objective lens is increased, then the magnifying power of the microscope decreases, while the magnifying power of the telescope increases.
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