The image below shows a compound microscope. Which one of the two lenses or has a larger focal…
The image below shows a compound microscope. Which one of the two lenses $L_{1}$ or $L_{2}$ has a larger focal length?
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Lens $L_1$ has a larger focal length.
In a compound microscope, $L_1$ is the eyepiece and $L_2$ is the objective. The eyepiece has a larger focal length (and larger aperture) than the objective lens ($f_e > f_o$) to provide appropriate magnification and a comfortable field of view.
From ISC 2026 Physics Paper 1, question 1(B)(vi).