The magnifying power of a telescope is $9$. When it is adjusted for parallel rays,the distance between the objective and eyepiece is $20 \ cm$. The focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece are respectively:

  • A
    $10 \ cm, 10 \ cm$
  • B
    $18 \ cm, 2 \ cm$
  • C
    $15 \ cm, 5 \ cm$
  • D
    $11 \ cm, 9 \ cm$

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