A convex lens of focal length forms a sharp image of an object on a screen placed on…

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Problem

A convex lens of focal length 20 cm20\,\text{cm} forms a sharp image of an object on a screen placed 60 cm60\,\text{cm} on the other side of the lens. How far from the lens is the object? (a) 40 cm40\,\text{cm} in front of the lens (b) 30 cm30\,\text{cm} in front of the lens (c) 15 cm15\,\text{cm} in front of the lens (d) 60 cm60\,\text{cm} in front of the lens

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