of an object is a linear dimension and the apparent size (the image size) of it is an angle, the magnification is the ratio between the apparent (angular) size as seen via instrument and the angular size of the object when the object is placed at the conventional closest distance of distinct vision to an unaided human eye: from the eye (called the near point).

By instrument

Single lens

The linear magnification of a thin lens is

where is

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