Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Light: Geometric Optics - Problems - Page 675: 44

Answer

Converging, real, 0.368 m

Work Step by Step

The image is on the opposite side as the lens so $ d_i\gt0$ and it is a real image. Use the lens equation, 23–8. $$\frac{1}{d_o}+\frac{1}{d_i}=\frac{1}{f}$$ Solve for the focal length. $$f=\frac{d_od_i}{d_o+d_i}$$ $$=\frac{(1.55m)(0.483m)}{1.55m+0.483m}=0.368m$$ This is a converging lens because the focal length is positive.
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