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A lens of focal length 12.0cm forms an upright image three times the size of...

Physics
JAMB 1986

A lens of focal length 12.0cm forms an upright image three times the size of a real object. The distance between the object and the images is

  • A. 8.0cm
  • B. 16.0cm
  • C. 24.0cm
  • D. 32.0cm
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

an upright image is a virtual image and it is expected to be on the same side as the object for a lens but not for a mirror.

magnification M = \(\frac{v}{u}\) = \(\frac{v}{2}\) = 3 ⇒⇒ v = 3u ( image is virtual = -3u)

using  \(\frac{1}{f}\) =  \(\frac{1}{u}\) +  \(\frac{}{v}\) ⇒⇒  \(\frac{1}{u}\) -  \(\frac{1}{3u}\) =  \(\frac{1}{12}\)

 \(\frac{3 -1}{3u}\) =  \(\frac{1}{12}\)

cross multiplying

24 = 3u = u = 8cm but v = 3u = 24cm

virtual image and object are at the side of the lens,

Hence, the distance between the object and the image = 24 - 8 = 16cm.

 


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