Calculating Object Height Using a Pinhole Camera

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The problem involves calculating the height of an object using a pinhole camera setup, where the object is positioned at a distance of 100m from the pinhole, and the image produced is 5 cm high on a screen located 10 cm from the pinhole.

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I don't have any idea how to go about this...
Please help!:frown:

A pinhole camera produces an image of an object kept at a distance of 100m from the pin hole. If the screen is 10 cm from the pin hole and the image is 5 cm high, what is the height of the object

Any help will be appreciated :smile:

Thank You!
 
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Draw the diagram and similar triangles will give you the answer.
 
grzz said:
Draw the diagram and similar triangles will give you the answer.

There is no diagram attached to the question :rolleyes:
 
Try the web for a diagram.
 

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