Multiple choice

Eye piece of a telescope forms a

  1. real image

  2. virtual image

  3. diminished image

  4. none
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The eyepiece of a telescope acts as a simple magnifier. It takes the real image formed by the objective lens and creates a virtual, magnified image that can be viewed comfortably by the eye. Virtual images cannot be projected on a screen but are perfect for viewing.

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