A thin convex lens has a focal length of 20 cm

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

Problem

A thin convex lens has a focal length of 20 cm. When an object is placed in front of the lens, a 3 times enlarged erect image is obtained. (a) State whether the image is real or virtual. Give a reason. (b) Calculate the distance of the object from the lens. (c) Find the distance of the image from the lens. (d) If the height of the object is 2 cm, determine the height of the image.

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