In a compound microscope,cross-wires are fixed at the point:

  • A
    Where the image is formed by the objective
  • B
    Where the image is formed by the eye-piece
  • C
    Where the focal point of the objective lies
  • D
    Where the focal point of the eye-piece lies

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