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If in compound microscope $m_1$ and $m_2$ be the linear magnification of the objective lens and eye lens respectively, then magnifying power of the compound microscope will be
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Options:
  • A $m_1-m_2$
  • B $\sqrt{m_1+m_2}$
  • C $\left(m_1+m_2\right) / 2$
  • D $m_1 \times m_2$
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The correct answer is: $m_1 \times m_2$
Magnification of a compound microscope is given by $m=-\frac{v_o}{u_o} \times \frac{D}{u_e} \Rightarrow|m|=m_o \times m_e$.

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