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Calculate the focal length of a lens used as simple microscope of magnifying power 20. Consider that the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision.

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To calculate the focal length of a lens used as a simple microscope with a magnifying power of 20, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Magnifying Power**: The magnifying power (M) of a simple microscope is given by the formula: \[ M = 1 + \frac{D}{F} ...
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