Answered: An object is placed 5.0 cm in front of…

An object is placed 5.0 cm in front of a converging lens. Find the focal length of the lens if the magnification of object is -3.00. (a) 7.50 cm (b) 3.75 cm (c) 0.26 cm (d) 2.55 cm

University Physics Volume 3

17th Edition

ISBN:9781938168185

Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Geometric Optics And Image Formation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 114P: A lamp of height S cm is placed 40 cm in front of a converging lens of focal length 20 cm. There is...

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: The magnification produced by a converging lens is found to be 2.4 for an object placed 22 cm from…

Q: A convergent lens has a focal length of 9.4 cm. The object distance is 20.4 cm. h h' Scale: 10 cm =H…

A: In the question given object distance and focal length we have to find the value of image distance…

Q: The lens - maker’s equation applies to a lens immersed in a liquidif n in the equation is replaced…

A: (a). the lens makers formula for thin lenses in air is

Q: 36. Given the plot of x = 1/S, versus y = 1/S, with an equation given by y = -x + 0.050. what is the…

Q: A physics student wishes to use a converging lens with a focal length of 15 cm as a magnifier. Where…

A: Given that Focal length of converging lens f = +15 cm Magnification of image m = +3 ( + for upright…

Q: An object is placed distance so = 4.84 cm from a lens made from material with index of refraction…

A: Given data: Object distance is, u=4.84 cm. Radius of curvature of convex lens is, R1=1.62 cm. Radius…

Q: The distance between the eyepiece and the objective lens in a certain compound microscope is 20.0…

A: Let L be the distance between the objective lens and the eyepiece, f0 be the focal length of the…

Q: An object is 25 cm in front of a converging lens with a focal length of 25 cm. Where will the…

A: According to the lens equation, find the image distance. 1f=1u+1v1v=1f-1u=125-125

Q: A convex lens of focal length 13.5 cm forms an image of height 8 cm at a distance of 17.5 cm from…

Q: For the next two numbers, consider an ant that is 15 cm from a convex lens whose focal length is 10…

Q: An object of height 7.00 cm is placed 26.0 cm to the left of a converging lens with a focal length…

Q: A converging lens is available, which has a focal length f = 50 cm. Suppose an object of is placed…

A: f=50 cm u=-19 cm s'=?

Q: A magnifying glass has a converging lens of focal length 18.9 cm. At what distance from a nickel…

A: Given,

Q: A diverging lens has a focal length of 20.0 cm. (e) Locate the image for an object distance of 20.0…

A: Given data The focal length is f=20.0 cm The location of the object is u=20.0 cm (e) The lens…

Q: What is the focal length (in cm) of a magnifying glass that produces a magnification of 3.85 when…

A: Given: Magnification, m = 3.85Object distance, u = 4.75 cm Need to find focal length, f

Q: An object is placed 45 cm in front of a converging lens with a focal length of 20 cm. Choose File No…

A: Convex lenses are known as converging lens. Object distance, u = 45 cmFocal length, f = 20 cmImage…

Q: A compound microscope has a tube length of 21.0 cm and an objective lens of focal length 8.0 cm. 1)…

A: Given, tube length L=21cm focal length of the objective=8cm near point D=25cm magnifying power…

Q: A concave lens having a focal length of 10 cm in air, is placed in water. Its focal length in water…

Q: he desired overall magnification of a compound microscope is 149✕. The objective alone produces a…

A: Given: total magnification m=149 magnification of objective Mo =12

Q: A converging lens of focal length 12.0 cm forms an image of each of two objects placed (a) 20.0 cm…

Q: You have a combination of two lenses with focal lengths f1 = 12 cm and f2 = -24cm separated by 12…

A: Basic Details The system consists of the combination of the lens, the convex lens and a concave…

Q: A contact lens is made of plastic with an index of refraction of 1.30. The lens has an outer radius…

Q: An object is 15.0 cm to the left of a thin converging lens with focal length 10.0 cm. A concave…

A: Given:- An object is 15.0 cm to the left of a thin converging lens with focal length 10.0 cm. A…

Q: Determine the focal length of an object that is placed 6cm away from a converging lens if it forms…

A: The solution can be given as follows :-

Q: In a compound microscope the distance between the objective and eyepiece lenses is 23.05 cm. The…

Q: 1. Radii of curvatures of a lens are 20 cm and 30 cm. The index of refraction of the lens material…

A: Given: The refractive index is 1.5. The radius of curvatures is 20 cm and 30 cm.

Q: A compound microscope consists of an objective lens with a focal length of (10 mm) and an eyepiece…

A: focal length of objective lens = f0= 10 mm = 1 cm focal length of eye piece = fe= 2 cm length = L =…

Q: An object is placed 12.0 cm to the left of a diverging lens of focal length 26.00 cm. A converging…

A: Given Data: The object distance is, u=12 cm The focal length of a diverging lens is, f1=26 cm The…

Q: An object is place 6cm in front of a converging lens of focal length 7cm, where is the image…

A: Given : u = -6 cm f = 7 cm v = ?

Q: A near sighted person has a far-point of 3.68 m. to correct their vision, what should the focal…

A: Far point, D = 3.68 m Lens distance, d = 2 cm Focal length, f = ?

Q: A biologist changes the objective lens of a microscope, replacing a 20× objective with a 10×…

A: Given data The power of the initial lens is, P1=20x The power of the final lens is, P2=10x The…

Q: A dime is placed 21 cm in front of a converging lens with a focal length of magnitude 10.0 cm Where…

Q: A lens of 15.0-cm focal length is placed 21.0 cm to the right of the object and a mirror of focal…

Q: an object is placed 19.0 cm to the left of a lenss of the focal length 12.0cm. 27.0 cm to the right…

A: Given data: The focal length of the lens f=12.0 cm The distance of the object from the left of the…

Q: What of this following set up can give the virtual image with lateral magnification as +0.4? Select…

A: To find: which set up can give virtual image with lateral magnification as +0.4=?

Q: Consider a lens made to the following specifications: focal length for red light =19.57cm, focal…

A: Given, fred = 19.57 cm fblue = 18.87 cm Height of object h = 5 cm Distance of object u = 30 cm…

Q: An object located 26.0 cm in front of a lens forms an image on a screen 8.90 cm behind the lens. (a)…

Q: A convex lens of focal length 21 cm has an object located of height 19.8 cm on its principal axis,…

A: Given: Focal length f = 21 cm Height of object : ho:19.8 cm Distance of the object u : - 42.9 cm To…

Q: The distance between the eyepiece and the objective lens in a certain compound microscope is 19.0…

A: The distance between the eyepiece and the objective lens, L=19.0 cm The focal length of the…

Q: A diverging lens has a focal length of magnitude 22.6 cm. D.) Find the magnification for the…

A: Write the given value with a suitable variable. f=-22.5 cm Here, f denotes the focal length.

Question

An object is placed 5.0 cm in front of a converging lens. Find the focal length of the lens
if the magnification of object is -3.00.
(a) 7.50 cm
(b) 3.75 cm
(c) 0.26 cm
(d) 2.55 cm

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

This is a popular solution!

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1

VIEW

Step 2

VIEW

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Similar questions

How far should you hold a 2.1 cm-focal length magnifying glass from an object to obtain a magnification of 10 x ? Assume you place your eye 5.0 cm from the magnifying glass.
A lamp of height S cm is placed 40 cm in front of a converging lens of focal length 20 cm. There is a plane mirror 15 cm behind the lens. Where would you find the image when you look in the mirror?
The magnification of an upright image that is 34.0 cm away from its object is 0.400. What type of lens is used to form the image, and what is its focal length?
A converging lens made of crown glass has a focal length of 15.0 cm when used in air. If the lens is immersed in water, what is its focal length? (a) negative (b) less than 15.0 cm (c) equal to 15.0 cm (d) greater than 15.0 cm (e) none of those answers
A converging lens has a focal length of 20.0 cm. Locate the image for object distances of (a) 40.0 cm, (b) 20.0 cm, and (c) 10.0 cm. For each case, state whether the image is real or virtual and upright or inverted. Find the magnification in each case.
You view an object by holding a 2.5 cm-focal length magnifying glass 10 cm away from it. How far from your eye should you hold the magnifying glass to obtain a magnification of 10 ?
What is the focal length of a magnifying glass that produces a magnification of 3.00 when held 5.00 cm from an object, such as a rare coin?
A convex mirror with a radius of curvature of 25.0 cm is used to form an image of an arrow that is 10.0 cm away from the mirror. If the arrow is 2.00 cm tall and inverted (pointing below the optical axis), what is the height of the arrows image?
Show that the magnification of a thin lens is given by M = di/do (Eq. 38.6). Hint: Follow the derivation of the lens makers equation (page 1233) and start with a thick lens.
An object viewed with the naked eye subtends a 2° angle. If you view the object through a 10 x magnifying glass, what angle is subtended by the image formed on your retina?
. A small object is placed to the left of a convex lens and on its optical axis. The object is 30 cm from the lens, which has a focal length of 10 cm. Determine the location of the image formed by the lens. Describe the image.
The disk of the Sun subtends an angle of 0.533 at the Earth. What are (a) the position and (b) the diameter of the solar image formed by a concave spherical mirror with a radius of curvature of magnitude 3.00 m?