Physic Labs

Problem 3

A thin converging lens has focal length f=20 cmf=20\,\mathrm{cm}. An object of height ho=2.0 cmh_o=2.0\,\mathrm{cm} is perpendicular to the axis, u=30 cmu=30\,\mathrm{cm} from the lens on the object side. Neglect thickness; use positive object distance and focal length, v>0v>0 for a real image beyond the lens, and m=−v/um=-v/u. (a) Find image distance and nature. (b) Find magnification, image height, and orientation. (c) Locate a screen for a sharp image.
v=60 cm, m=−2, hi=−4.0 cm\boxed{v=60\,\mathrm{cm},\ m=-2,\ h_i=-4.0\,\mathrm{cm}}
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The image is real, inverted, and twice the object size, consistent with the screen location.