For a compound microscope,the focal lengths of the objective lens and the eye lens are ${f_o}$ and ${f_e}$ respectively. The microscope provides magnification when:

  • A
    ${f_o} = {f_e}$
  • B
    ${f_o} > {f_e}$
  • C
    ${f_o} < {f_e}$
  • D
    None of these

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