Essential University Physics: Volume 2 (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 31, Problem 77P
The maximum magnification of a simple magnifier occurs with the image at the 25-cm near point. Shows that the angular magnification is m = 1 + (25cm/f), where f is the focal length.
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