Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Ray Optics - Exercises and Problems - Page 690: 30

Answer

$f = -40~cm$

Work Step by Step

We can find the focal length: $\frac{1}{f} = (n-1)(\frac{1}{R_1}-\frac{1}{R_2})$ $\frac{1}{f} = (1.50-1)(\frac{1}{-40~cm}-\frac{1}{40~cm})$ $\frac{1}{f} = (0.50)(\frac{-2}{40~cm})$ $\frac{1}{f} = -\frac{1}{40~cm}$ $f = -40~cm$
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