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Magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased by ?

Aincreasing focal length of the lens
BDecreasing focal length of the lens
CLens of large aperture
Dlens of short aperture

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Correct Answer: B: Decreasing focal length of the lens

Explanation: The correct answer is B: Decreasing focal length of the lens. The magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased by decreasing the focal length of the lens. A shorter focal length lens bends light more, producing greater magnification.