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PHY 104 Refraction Through Lenses and Optical Instruments Objective Question

Question

How is the total magnification of a two-lens system calculated?
Options
A By adding the magnifications of each lens.
B By subtracting the magnifications of each lens.
C By multiplying the magnifications of each lens.
Correct Answer
D By dividing the magnification of the first lens by the second.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

Each lens magnifies the image produced by the previous one, leading to a cumulative effect.

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