A thin concave lens has focal length

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

A thin concave lens has focal length f=−15 cmf=-15\,\text{cm}. An object is positioned 10 cm in front of the lens. Which of the following correctly states the magnification MM and the orientation of the image? (a) M=+3.0M=+3.0, upright (b) M=+0.60M=+0.60, upright (c) M=−0.60M=-0.60, inverted (d) M=−1.67M=-1.67, inverted

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