If you build a telescope with a focal length of 2.4 m, what eyepiece focal length (in m) is needed for a magnification of 100 times?

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Problem 86P: What is the magnification of a magnifying lens with a focal length of 10 cm if it is held 3.0 cm...
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If you build a telescope with a focal length of 2.4 m, what eyepiece focal length (in m) is needed for a magnification of 100 times?

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