A simple magnifier or microscope

Question

A simple magnifier or microscope (A) is a converging lens of small focal length (B) is a diverging lens of small focal length (C) gives an erect, magnified and virtual image (D) Both (a) and (c)

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A simple magnifier or microscope is a converging lens of small focal length. In order to use such a lens as a microscope, the lens is held near the object, one focal length away or less, and the eye is positioned close to the lens on the other side. The idea is to get an erect, magnified and virtual image of the object at a distance so that it can viewed comfortably, i.e. at 25 cm or more.

Q. A simple magnifier or microscope

is a converging lens of small focal length

is a diverging lens of small focal length

gives an erect, magnified and virtual image

Both (a) and (c)