An object is placed 60 cm in front of a convex lens with a focal length of 20 cm. Where does the image form? A. 15 cm B. 30 cm C. -15 cm D. -30 cm

Physics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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We have,

u = 60 cm

f = 20 cm

v = ?

We know,

1/f = 1/v + 1/u

1/ 20 = 1/v + 1/60

1/v = 1/ 20 - 1/60

1/v = (3-1)/60

1/v = 2/60

1/v = 1/ 30

v = 30

 

Hence, option (B) is correct.