An equi-concave lens of radius of curvature 15 cm and μ = 1.5 is placed in water (μ = 1.33). If one surface is silvered, then image distance from lens when an object is placed at distance of 14 cm from the lens is
An equi-concave lens of radius of curvature 15 cm and μ = 1.5 is placed in water (μ = 1.33). If one surface is silvered, then image distance from lens when an object is placed at distance of 14 cm from the lens is
Option 1 -
8.5 cm
Option 2 -
4.2 cm
Option 3 -
10.5 cm
Option 4 -
6.4 cm
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:1/f_lens = (1.5/ (4/3) - 1) ( - 2/15) = f_lens = -60cm
∴ 1/fe = 2/ (-60) + 2/ (-15) => fe = -6 cm
∴ V = (14 × (-6)/ (14 + 6) = 4.2 cm from lens (virtual)
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