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Published on: August 11, 2026
If we need a magnification of 375 from a compound microscope of tube length
and an objective lens of focal length
, the focal length of the eye-piece should be close to:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Magnification of compound microscope for least distance of distinct vision setting (strained eye)

where
is the tube length
is the focal length of objective
is the least distance of distinct vision 

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