In a compound microscope,the objective of focal length ${f_o}$ and the eyepiece of focal length ${f_e}$ are placed at a distance $L$ such that $L$ equals:

  • A
    ${f_o} + {f_e}$
  • B
    ${f_o} - {f_e}$
  • C
    Much greater than ${f_o}$ or ${f_e}$
  • D
    Much less than ${f_o}$ or ${f_e}$

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