Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 25 - Optical Instruments - Problems - Page 740: 4

Answer

$\frac{1}{125}s$

Work Step by Step

Example 25–2 shows that the exposure is proportional to the product of the lens opening area and the exposure time. Page 715 discusses how the square of the f-stop number is inversely proportional to the lens opening area. The f-stop number has been doubled from 5.6 to 11, which decreases the area by 4. The exposure time will have to increase by a factor of 4. To keep the picture properly exposed, the new exposure time should be $4(\frac{1}{500}s)=\frac{1}{125}s$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.