A magnifying glass is used, as the object to be viewed can be brought

1.	A magnifying glass is used, as the object to be viewed can be brought closer to the eye than the normal near point. This results in (a) a larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and hence viewed in greater detail. (b) the formation of a virtual erect image. (c) increase in the field of view. (d) infinite magnification at the near point.
Answer» (a), (b) (a) a larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and hence viewed in greater detail. (b) the formation of a virtual erect image.

A magnifying glass is used, as the object to be viewed can be brought closer to the eye than the normal near point. This results in (a) a larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and hence viewed in greater detail. (b) the formation of a virtual erect image. (c) increase in the field of view. (d) infinite magnification at the near point.

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(a), (b)

(a) a larger angle to be subtended by the object at the eye and hence viewed in greater detail.

(b) the formation of a virtual erect image.