Simple microscope is used to see the object first in blue light and then a red light. Due to the change from…

Simple microscope is used to see the object first in blue light and then a red light. Due to the change from blue to red light, its magnifying power
  1. decreases
  2. increases
  3. remains same
  4. first increases and then decreases

Solution

Magnifying power of a simple microscope $=1+\frac{D}{f}$ Focal length of red light is greater than the focal length of blue light. Hence, the magnifying power will decrease.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (10 May Shift 1)

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