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To increase the angular magnification of a simple microscope, one should increase

A

the focal length of the lens

B

the power of the lens

C

the aperture of the lens

D

the object size

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The correct Answer is:
B
One should increases the power of lens i.e., decrease the focal length of a lens.
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