Locating Image on Retina with Focal Length 0.020m

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a problem related to optics, specifically focusing on the location of an image on the retina given the effective focal length of the eye. Participants are exploring how to complete a ray diagram to accurately represent the image formation process.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Problem interpretation, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the setup of the ray diagram, including the placement of focal points and the relationship between various optical components such as the retina, lens, and object. There are questions about the scale of the grid and how to represent distances accurately.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their attempts at drawing the diagram and seeking clarification on the arrangement of elements. Some guidance has been offered regarding the drawing of principal and characteristic rays, but no consensus has been reached on the exact placement of the image.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the constraints of the provided grid scale and the lack of specific details regarding the separation of components in the ray diagram. There is an assumption that the drawing should approximate how a real image is formed, but this remains open to interpretation.

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Homework Statement


This is a follow on question. The first few questions ask about finding the numerical answer. The question that I am confused about and cannot do seem to do properly says:
Complete the ray diagram to locate the position of the image shown on the retina when effective focal length of eye is [itex]0.020m[/itex].


Homework Equations


I was given the total power of the lens+cornea as [itex]56.0D[/itex]. I calculated the focal length by [itex]f = \frac{1}{P} = \frac{1}{56} = 0.02m[/itex] to 2dp.


The Attempt at a Solution


I attempted it and drew the focal points [itex]0.02m[/itex] from the center axis which is the lens+cornea axis. They had already provided an arrow for the Image on the retina but when I drew the diagram, it didn't meet on the grid but met outside the grid that they had provided.
 
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could you indicate roughly what is the ordering of these and their separation?
retina, lens, focal point, image, object
:smile:
 
Basically, the grid scale was 1 small square= 0.002m. The grid had 5x5 small boxes which made up one cm square.

There is only a grid with an axis and we have to draw all the points ourself so I thought that I would need to draw the focal point 2 cm away from the y-axis.

There isn't any detail about the separation. I assume you just have to draw it approximately, showing how a real image is formed?
 

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