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PHY 104 Refraction Through Lenses and Optical Instruments Objective Question
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When light passes through more than one lens in a combination, how is the total magnification of the system determined?
Options
A By summing the individual magnifications of each lens.
B By subtracting the individual magnifications of each lens.
C By multiplying the individual magnifications of each lens.
Correct Answer
D By dividing the individual magnifications of the first lens by the second.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 19 states: 'The total magnification is the product of the magnification of each lens.'

Hint

Look for the rule regarding total magnification in 'Combinations of Lenses' on page 19.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Refraction Through Lenses and Optical Instruments
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 80 of 947
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