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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