Help Geometric Objects Thin lenses Problem

In summary, the conversation is about a person needing help with a problem involving a lens and an image projected onto a wall. The person asks for a hint on how to solve the problem and also asks about the relationship between image size and object size, as well as the relationship between image distance, object distance, and focal length for a thin lens. The problem provides the magnification and suggests reviewing notes or a textbook if this concept is not yet understood.
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SugarBomb5
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I really need help with this problem. Give me at least a hint on how to solve it.

You are standing in front of a lens that projects an image of you onto a wall 2.00m on the other side of the lens. This image is three times your height.

A)
How far are you from the lens?

B)
What is the focal length of the lens?

Your help will be much appreciated :'0
 
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  • #2
Have you learnt:
(i) The relationship between image size and object size?
(ii) The relationship between image distance, object distance and focal length for a thin lens?

If not, I recommend you review your notes/textbook.
 
  • #3
The problem tells you what the magnification is.
 

1. What is a thin lens?

A thin lens is a lens that is significantly thinner than its focal length. It is usually made of a transparent material, such as glass, and has two curved surfaces that are designed to bend light rays in a specific way.

2. How do thin lenses work?

Thin lenses work by refracting light rays as they pass through the lens. The curvature of the lens causes the light rays to converge or diverge, depending on the type of lens, and form an image. This is known as lens power and is measured in diopters.

3. What is the difference between a converging and diverging lens?

A converging lens, also known as a convex lens, causes light rays to converge at a focal point. This type of lens is thicker at the center and thinner at the edges. On the other hand, a diverging lens, also known as a concave lens, causes light rays to diverge. This type of lens is thicker at the edges and thinner at the center.

4. How are thin lenses used in everyday life?

Thin lenses are used in various everyday objects such as eyeglasses, cameras, and microscopes. They are also used in optical instruments such as telescopes and projectors. In addition, thin lenses are used in medical devices, such as contact lenses and magnifying glasses.

5. What is the equation used to solve thin lens problems?

The thin lens equation, also known as the Gaussian lens formula, is used to solve problems involving thin lenses. It states that the product of the object distance and the image distance is equal to the product of the focal length and the difference between the object distance and the image distance. This can be written as (1/do) + (1/di) = (1/f), where do is the object distance, di is the image distance, and f is the focal length.

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