Empty magnification occurs when:
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Correct answer: The image is enlarged beyond the resolving power of the objective lens
Empty magnification refers to increasing the size of an image (e.g., using a 20x ocular) without revealing any new detail. This happens when the magnifying power exceeds the limit set by the objective's resolution.
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