What is the image height formed by the new diverging lens?

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves a diverging lens and the formation of an image based on given object height and distance. The context includes understanding lens behavior and image formation principles.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply lens equations but expresses uncertainty about how to proceed with the diverging lens. Some participants discuss the characteristics of converging lenses and how they relate to the problem, while others suggest using the known focal length to find the image distance and magnification.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging with the problem, confirming calculations, and checking each other's work. There is a productive exchange regarding the application of lens formulas, and some guidance has been provided on how to approach the image height calculation with the diverging lens.

Contextual Notes

There is a focus on the transition from a converging lens to a diverging lens, with specific attention to the implications of the focal length and object distance. The original poster mentions a lack of information on how to start the calculations for the new lens.

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Homework Statement


An object is located 27.5 cm from a certain lens. The lens forms a real image that is twice as high as the object.
b) Now replace the lens used in Part A with another lens. The new lens is a diverging lens whose focal points are at the same distance from the lens as the focal points of the first lens. If the object is 5.00 cm high, what is the height of the image formed by the new lens? The object is still located 27.5 cm from the lens.


Homework Equations



hi/ho = di/do 1/f = 1/di + 1/di

The Attempt at a Solution


for part A, i found the focal length to be 18.3 cm. For part B i really don't know how to start. I was thinking that i had to solve for either di or do and plug it into the first equation but I don't think that is possible with the info given.
 
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Ok you know converging lenses form real images that are inverted.

So -2 = -q/27.5

q = 55 cm

1/27.5 + 1/55 = 1/f

f = 18.3 cm so your part A is correct.

For part B, you know f = -18.3 cm and p = 27.5 cm so just find q (the image distance) and then find the magnification (-q/p) and multiply that to the object height.
 
Ok I'm getting 2 cm. Could you double-check that please?
 
Yep that checks out with what I got. Good job.
 

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