University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321973615
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 34 - Geometric Optics - Problems - Exercises - Page 1158: 34.108

Answer

Choice A.

Work Step by Step

Apply the thin-lens formula in both cases. $$\frac{1}{s}+\frac{1}{s’}=\frac{1}{f}$$ Case 1 $$\frac{1}{10cm}+\frac{1}{0.8cm}=\frac{1}{f}$$ Case 2, object farther away $$\frac{1}{15cm}+\frac{1}{s’}=\frac{1}{f}$$ The focal length stays the same, so equate the left hand sides and solve for s’=0.779cm. The lens must move closer to the retina by 0.8 cm – 0.779 cm = 0.021 cm.
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.