How Does a Diverging Lens Affect Image Position and Size?

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Start date Feb 1, 2012
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A diverging lens with a focal length of -36 cm produces an image of an illuminated arrow 2 cm high, placed 108 cm from the lens. The calculated image position is -27 cm, indicating it is virtual and located on the same side as the object. The height of the image is determined to be 0.5 cm, showing it is smaller than the original object. Participants encourage sharing attempts and specific challenges to provide better assistance. The discussion emphasizes understanding the lens formula and magnification principles.

Feb 1, 2012

araicktavio

1.An illuminated arrow 2 cm high is placed 108 cm from a diverging lens of focal length-36 cm. Find the position and height of the image.
The answers are supposed to be -27 cm and 0.5 cm.
Any help would be great.
Thanks:!)

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