Question

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.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A::B
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 larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and hence viewed in greater detail. Also, it results in the formation of a virtual, erect image. Choices (a) and (b) are correct.