Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
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Chapter 27 - Optical Instruments - Conceptual Questions - Page 968: 5

Answer

The larger the near-point distance, the more we can benefit from a magnifying glass.

Work Step by Step

We know that the angular magnification of a magnifying glass is given as $M=\frac{N}{f}$. N represents the near-point distance. Thus, the larger the near-point distance is, the more we can benefit from the magnifying glass.
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