What must be the distance between an object and a converging lens of focal length...

PHYSICS
JAMB 1990

What must be the distance between an object and a converging lens of focal length 20cm to produce an erect image two times the object height?

  • A. 20cm
  • B. 15cm
  • C. 10cm
  • D. 5cm

Correct Answer: C. 10cm

Explanation

F = \(\frac{uv}{u + v}\); v = 2u

20 = \(\frac{ux - 2u}{u + (-2u)}\); u = 10cm



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