A 10-cm focal length converging lens is used to magnify small newspaper print 2.0 mm high. Calculate the height of the image (in mm) for the maximum magnification for a normal eye.

A. 3.5
B. 7.0
C. 9.2
D. 12
E. 2.5


Answer: B

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