Ray Optics Question 1

Question 1 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

The distance between object and its 3 times magnified virtual image as produced by a convex lens is $20 \mathrm{~cm}$. The focal length of the lens used is $\mathrm{cm}$.

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Answer: (15)

Solution:

$v=3 u$

$v-u=20 \mathrm{~cm}$

$2 u=20 \mathrm{~cm}$

$u=10 \mathrm{~cm}$

$\frac{1}{(-30)}-\frac{1}{(-10)}=\frac{1}{f}$

$f=15 \mathrm{~cm}$