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The angle subtended at the eye by an object is equal to the angle substanded at the eye by the virtual image formed through a magnifying glass. In what sense, then dues a magnifying glass provide angular magnification?

Profile image of aditya kashyap
12 Years agoGrade upto college level
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Profile image of Vikas TU
6 Years ago
As the size of the image is bigger than the size of the object
and angular size of image is equal to angular size of object.
we use magnifying glass to see the objects placed closer than the least distance of distinct vision 25cm
A closer object produces a greater angular size.
A magnifying glass provides angular magnification.
with magnification, object can be placed much closer to the eye