WAEC - Physics (1996 - No. 33)

A converging lens of focal length 5cm forms a virtual image which is 10cm from the lens. How far from the lens is the object?
2.0cm
3.3cm
5.0cm
10.0cm
15.0cm

Explanation

\(f = \frac{uv}{u+v}\)

\(5 = \frac{-10u}{-10+u}\)

\(50 + 5u = -10u\)

\(50 = -10u - 5u\)

\(u = \frac{50}{-15}\)

u= -3.3cm

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