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The focal length of objective and eye lens of a microscope are $4 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $8 \mathrm{~cm}$ respectively. If the least distance of distinct vision is $24 \mathrm{~cm}$ and object distance is $4.5 \mathrm{~cm}$ from the objective lens, then the magnifying power of the microscope will be
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  • A 18
  • B 32
  • C 64
  • D 20
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The correct answer is: 32
For objective lens $\frac{1}{f_o}=\frac{1}{v_o}-\frac{1}{u_o}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{(+4)}=\frac{1}{v_o}-\frac{1}{(-4.5)} \Rightarrow v_o=36 \mathrm{~cm}$
$\therefore\left|m_D\right|=\frac{v_o}{u_o}\left(1+\frac{D}{f_e}\right)=\frac{36}{4.5}\left(1+\frac{24}{8}\right)=32$

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