Practice question
Question
A telescope has an objective of focal length \( 150 \, \text{cm} \) and an eyepiece of focal length \(
5 \, \text{cm} \). What is its magnifying power?
Explanation
**Astronomical telescope** in normal adjustment M = -f_o/f_e, f_o objective focal length (m), f_e eyepiece focal length, length L = f_o+f_e, final image at infinity, angular magnification ratio of angles subtended by image and object. For f_o=100 cm, f_e=5 cm, M=-20, inverted, used for celestial observation. Magnifying power: m = (f_o/f_e) . f_o = 150 cm , f_e = 5 cm . m = (150/5) = 30 . Substituting values gives 30, which matches expected image position and magnification from mirror/lens formula 1/f = 1/v - 1/u (lens) or 1/f = 1/v + 1/u (mirror), confirming sign conventions and refraction principles.
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