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Simple Microscope - qualitative

Problem

Mahesh wants to examine a leaf using a simple microscope of focal length f. He keeps the leaf at a distance greater than f from the microscope and observes that he can only see a blurred image of the leaf.
Which of the following is the correct reason for this blurring?
Note:
Choose 1 answer:
Stuck?
Stuck?