An object positioned 32.0 cm in front of a lens forms an image on a screen 8.00 cm behind the lens. (a) Find the focal length of the lens. (b) Determine the magnification. (c) Is the lens converging or diverging?

An object positioned 32.0 cm in front of a lens forms an image on a screen 8.00 cm behind the lens. (a) Find the focal length of the lens. (b) Determine the magnification. (c) Is the lens converging or diverging?

University Physics Volume 3

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Chapter2: Geometric Optics And Image Formation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 63P: Au object of height 3.0 cm is placed at 25 cm in front of a diverging lens of focal length 20 cm....

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An object positioned 32.0 cm in front of a lens forms an image on a screen 8.00 cm behind the lens. (a)
Find the focal length of the lens. (b) Determine the magnification. (c) Is the lens converging or diverging?

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