The near vision of an average person is 25 cm. To view an object with an angular magnification of 10, what should be the power of the microscope?

Hint: Use the formula of the magnification.

Step 1: Find the focal length of the lens.

The least distance of distinct vision of an average person (i.e., D) is 25cm, in order to view an object with a magnification of 10.
Here, v = D = 25cm and u = f
But the magnification,   m=v/u =D/f
                                       m=Df
                                   f=Dm=2510=2.5=0.025m

Step 2: Find the power of the lens.
                                           P=10.025=40D
This is the required power of lens.