If $F_o$ and $F_e$ are the focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece respectively of a telescope,then its magnifying power will be

  • A
    $F_o + F_e$
  • B
    $F_o \times F_e$
  • C
    $F_o / F_e$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}(F_o + F_e)$

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