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3.2.3a Converging and diverging lenses

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The principal axis of a converging lens is represented by a horizontal line, and the centre line of the lens is represented by a vertical line perpendicular to it.

An object of height 1.5 cm1.5\text{ cm}1.5 cm is placed upright on the principal axis, at a distance of 4.0 cm4.0\text{ cm}4.0 cm to the left of the lens. The converging lens has a focal length of 6.0 cm6.0\text{ cm}6.0 cm.

a.

Determine:

  1. the distance of the image from the lens,
  2. the height of the image.
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b.

State and explain whether the image formed is real or virtual.

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