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A galilean telescope adjusted for a relaxed eye is 36cm long. If the objective lens has a focal length of 40cm, what is the magnification?
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A galilean telescope adjusted for a relaxed eye is 36cm long. If the objective lens has a focal length of 40cm, what is the magnification?

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For this problem, we use the mirror equation which is expressed as:

1/di + 1/f = 1/d0

Magnification is expressed as the ratio of di and d0.

Manipulating the equation, we will have:

M = di/f +1
M = 36/40 + 1
M = 1.9

Hope this answers the equation.
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