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If the focal length of the objective len...

If the focal length of the objective lens is increased then

A

Magnifying power of microscope will increase but that of telescope will decrease

B

Magnifying power of microscope and telescope both will increase

C

Magnifying power of microscope and telescope both will decrease

D

Magnifying power of microscope will decrease but that of telescope will increase

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D
A microscope consists of lens of small focal lengths .A telescope consists of objective lens of large focal length .
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