A hand lens of focal length is used as a simple magnifier

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Problem

A hand lens of focal length

f = 100\ \text{mm}

is used as a simple magnifier, with the standard near point

d_0 = 250\ \text{mm}

. ((a)) Find the angular magnification

M_A

for a relaxed eye (image at infinity). ((b)) Find

M_A

with the image formed at the near point.