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A magnifying glass is used, as the object to be viewed can be brought closer to the eye than the normal near point. This results in
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Options:
  • A
    a larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and hence, viewed in greater detail
  • B
    the formation of a virtual erect image
  • C
    increase in the field of view
  • D
    infinite magnification at the near point
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a larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and hence, viewed in greater detail
,
the formation of a virtual erect image
In magnifying glass the object to be viewed can be brought closer to the eye than the normal near point because the results in a larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and so, viewed is greater. Morever, the formation of a virtual erect image enlarged and magnified image, takes place.

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