In an astronomical telescope,the focal length of the objective lens is $100 \, cm$ and of the eyepiece is $2 \, cm$. The magnifying power of the telescope for the normal eye is:

  • A
    $50$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $100$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{50}$

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