An object is placed 20.0cm in front of a converging lens of focal length 15.0cm....

PHYSICS
WAEC 2011

An object is placed 20.0cm in front of a converging lens of focal length 15.0cm. Calculate its image distance

  • A. 1.3cm
  • B. 8.6cm
  • C. 35.0cm
  • D. 60.0cm

Correct Answer: D. 60.0cm

Explanation

\(\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{f} - \frac{1}{U}\)

\(\frac{1}{15} - \frac{1}{20} = 60cm\)



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