A tall toy is positioned in front of a thin concave lens

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

A 4.0 cm4.0\,\text{cm} tall toy is positioned 12 cm12\,\text{cm} in front of a thin concave lens. The lens forms an erect virtual image that is 2.0 cm2.0\,\text{cm} in height. (i) Find the linear magnification produced by the lens. (ii) Calculate the image distance from the lens. (iii) Determine the focal length of the lens. (iv) Express the power of the lens in dioptres.

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