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An astronomical telescope, consists of two thin lenses set $36 cm$ a part and has a magnifying power $8$. Calculate the focal length of the lenses.

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  1. $32 cm$

  2. $18 cm$

  3. $25 cm$

  4. $36 cm$

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, $f _o+f _e=36 cm$
$M=-8$ (magnifying power is negative)
Now, $M=\cfrac {f _o}{f _e}$
$\therefore -8=-8=-\cfrac {f _o}{f _e}$
$\Rightarrow f _o=8f _e$

From the equations, we have
$8f _e+f _e=36$ or $f _e=4\ cm$

Again, $f _o=8f _e=8\times 4=32\ cm$