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A magnifying glass is to be used at the fixed object distance of 1 inch. If it is to produce an erect image magnified 5 times its focal length should be

a
0.2 inch
b
0.8 inch
c
1.25 inch
d
5 inch

detailed solution

Correct option is C

m=vu=5⇒v=5 inch ( Given u=1 inch )  Using sign convention u=−1 inch ,v=−5 inch  ∴1f=1v−1u=1−5−1−1⇒f=1.25 inch

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