Question

Define the magnifying power of a compound microscope and derive an expression for it

Answer 1

Answer:

The magnifying power of a compound microscope is the ratio of the angle subtended at the eye by the image to the angle subtended by the object at the unaided eye, when both are paced at the least distance of distinct vision It is denoted by 'M' and is given as. M = 1 + D/f.