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PHY 104 MICROSCOPE Objective Question

Question

The perceived size of an object depends on the angle subtended by the object at the eye. This angle is known as the:
Options
A Lateral magnification
B Angular magnification
C Angular size
Correct Answer
D Resolving power
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states: 'The size of an object is determined by the size of its image on the retina, and this size depends upon the angle θ (angular size), subtended by the object at the eye.'

Hint

Think about how we perceive an object's size visually.

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