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At what distance from a simple microscope must an object be placed so that the image 5 ...

At what distance from a simple microscope must an object be placed so that the image 5 times the size of the object is produced 20cm from the lens?
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  • A 2cm
  • B 3.3cm
  • C 4cm
  • D 5cm
  • E 15cm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
M=\(\frac {v}{u}=5\Rightarrow v=5u=20,let u be x\\ v=5x if v=20 then 5x=20 therefore x=20/5=4\,u=4cm\)

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