An object is placed 24 cm from a thin lens and forms a real image 36 cm on the…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

An object is placed 24 cm from a thin lens and forms a real image 36 cm on the opposite side of the lens. Calculate the focal length of the lens, in centimeters.

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