The compound microscope consists of two convex lenses of $5 \, cm$ and $20 \, cm$ focal length. Which of them will be the objective and the eyepiece?

  • A
    Objective with $20 \, cm$ focal length and eyepiece with $5 \, cm$ focal length.
  • B
    Objective with $5 \, cm$ focal length and eyepiece with $20 \, cm$ focal length.
  • C
    Both should have $20 \, cm$ focal length.
  • D
    Both should have $5 \, cm$ focal length.

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