Single Answer MCQ
Q-00106570

If the focal length of a lens is increased, what effect would this have on magnification?

1

Increases magnification

2

Decreases magnification

3

No effect

4

Magnification becomes infinite

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Decreases magnification

Solution:

Increasing the focal length of a lens generally decreases the magnification because the lens will focus light less sharply. Thus, the correct answer is that it decreases magnification.

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