The magnifying power of a simple microscope is maximum when the image is formed at MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The magnifying power of a simple microscope is maximum when the image is formed at
A. Focus
B. Infinity
C. 2F
D. Near point
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
M = 1 + D/f when image at near point (D = 25 cm). For infinity, M = D/f. So max at near point.

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