$A$ small telescope has an objective lens of focal length $140 \ cm$ and an eyepiece of focal length $5 \ cm$. The magnifying power of the telescope for viewing a distant object when the telescope is in normal adjustment is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $145$
  • B
    $28$
  • C
    $70$
  • D
    $35$

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