When the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision $(D)$ from the eye,the magnifying power of a simple microscope is ($f$ is the focal length of the lens):

  • A
    $1+\frac{f}{D}$
  • B
    $1+\frac{D}{f}$
  • C
    $\frac{D}{f}$
  • D
    $1-\frac{D}{f}$

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