Understanding Diverging Lenses: Homework Statement and Solution Attempt

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The discussion focuses on understanding diverging lenses through a homework statement and solution attempt. Participants suggest using a ray diagram to visualize the image formation, noting that the image appears smaller. There is uncertainty about the correctness of the drawn diagram, with one participant expressing a willingness to share their version for feedback. The conversation emphasizes the importance of visual aids in grasping the concepts related to diverging lenses. Overall, the thread highlights the collaborative effort to clarify the topic through shared resources and diagrams.
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Homework Statement


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How do you know this? if anyone can help, it would be greatly appeciated!

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The Attempt at a Solution


Homework Statement


Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Try drawing a ray diagram.
 
I have one that was given to me, but i am not exactly sure, we didn't go over it
 
from what i can tell, it appears that the image will be smaller...i am going to scan it and put it on here, i might be wrong
 
i believe it would look like this:
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Is that correct?
 
Looks OK to me.
 

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