The magnification power of a telescope is $9$ and the distance between the two lenses is $20 \, cm$. What are the focal lengths of the component lenses?

  • A
    $18 \, cm, 2 \, cm$
  • B
    $4 \, cm, 16 \, cm$
  • C
    $10 \, cm, 10 \, cm$
  • D
    $12 \, cm, 8 \, cm$

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