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Question

Magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased by?

A
increasing focal length of the lens
B
Decreasing focal length of the lens
✓ Official correct answer
C
Lens of large aperture
D
lens of short aperture

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A
increasing focal length of the lens
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B
Decreasing focal length of the lens
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C
Lens of large aperture
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D
lens of short aperture
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Explanation

Magnification increases by decreasing the focal length of the lens.

Hence the keyed answer is Decreasing focal length of the lens.

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