SSC MTS EXAM

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PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If an object is placed 21 cm from a converging lens, the image formed is slightly smaller than the object. If the object is placed at a distance of 19 cm from the lens, the image formed is slightly larger than the object. The approximate focal length of the lens is:
A
20 cm
B
18 cm
C
10 cm
D
5 cm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is given that the image is smaller than the object if object is kept at a distance of 21 cm. Similarly, the image is bigger than the object if object is kept at a distance of 19 cm. Therefore, at 20 cm, the distance should be 2f. This means that the focal length is approximately 10 cm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Where should an object placed from a converging lens of focal length 20 cm, so as to obtain a real image of magnification 2? (C.B.S.E. 2001) [Ans, at 30 cm]

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The image is formed at a ‘distance of 16.66 cm’ away from the lens as a diminished image of height 3.332 cm. The image formed is a real image. The object distance is the distance between the object position and the lens position.

Detailed explanation-4: -When object is placed between convex lens and focal point, image formed is virtual and magnified which is shown in the diagram.

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