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 lenses are:

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

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