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An astronomical telescope has an objective of focal length 100 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. If the final image is formed at infinity, the…

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An astronomical telescope has an objective of focal length 100 cm and an eyepiece of focal length 5 cm. If the final image is formed at infinity, the magnifying power and length of the telescope tube respectively are:

  1. A.-20, 105 cmCorrect answer
  2. B.-20, 95 cm
  3. C.-5, 105 cm
  4. D.-100, 100 cm

Solution

For normal adjustment (image at infinity), magnifying power m=−fo/fe=−100/5=−20m = -f_o / f_e = -100 / 5 = -20. The length of the tube is L=fo+fe=100+5=105 cmL = f_o + f_e = 100 + 5 = 105\text{ cm}.

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