In a compound microscope,the magnification will be large if the focal length of the eyepiece is:

  • A
    Large
  • B
    Smaller
  • C
    Equal to that of the objective
  • D
    Less than that of the objective

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Which of the following statements are true in the context of a Compound Microscope?
$(A)$ Each lens produces a virtual and inverted image.
$(B)$ The objective has a very short focal length.
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$(D)$ The objective and eyepiece are convex and concave lenses respectively.

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