The magnifying power of an astronomical telescope is $8$. If the distance between the two lenses is $54 \, cm$,find the focal lengths of the eyepiece and the objective lens.

  • A
    $6 \, cm$ and $48 \, cm$
  • B
    $48 \, cm$ and $6 \, cm$
  • C
    $8 \, cm$ and $64 \, cm$
  • D
    $64 \, cm$ and $8 \, cm$

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