The image of a pin formed by a diverging lens of focal length 10cm is...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1992

The image of a pin formed by a diverging lens of focal length 10cm is 5cm from the lens. Calculate the distance of the pin from the lens

  • A. -3.3cm
  • B. 3.3cm
  • C. 10.0cm
  • D. 15.0cm

Correct Answer: B. 3.3cm

Explanation

1/u - 1/v = 1/f; f = 10cm, v = 5cm u = 10/3 = 3.3cm



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