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IP A student has two lenses, one of focal length f1 = 5.0

Chapter 27, Problem 51P

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Problem 51P

IP A student has two lenses, one of focal length f1 = 5.0 cm and the other with focal length f2 = 13 cm. (a) When used as a simple magnifier, which of these lenses can produce the greater magnification? Explain, (b) Find the maximum magnification produced by each of these lenses.

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QUESTION:

Problem 51P

IP A student has two lenses, one of focal length f1 = 5.0 cm and the other with focal length f2 = 13 cm. (a) When used as a simple magnifier, which of these lenses can produce the greater magnification? Explain, (b) Find the maximum magnification produced by each of these lenses.

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a) Two lenses with different focal lengths can each be used as simple magnifiers. The maximum magnification from either lens will occur when the virtual image is at the viewer's near point.

Angular magnification is,

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