Ncert Exercises & Solutions

A magnifying glass is used, as the object to be viewed can be brought closer to the eye than the normal near point. This results in:

(a) a larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and hence, viewed in greater detail.
(b) the formation of a virtual erect image.
(c) increase in the field of view.
(d) infinite magnification at the near point.

1. (a, b)
2. (a, c)
3. (b, d)
4. (c, d)