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Step 1: Lens Formula

The document outlines the process of using the lens formula to determine the position and size of an image formed by a convex lens. Given a focal length of 20 cm and an object distance of -15 cm, the calculations show that the image is virtual, located 60 cm on the same side as the object, and has a height of 16 cm. The magnification is calculated to be 4, indicating the image is upright and larger than the object.

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Step 1: Lens Formula

The document outlines the process of using the lens formula to determine the position and size of an image formed by a convex lens. Given a focal length of 20 cm and an object distance of -15 cm, the calculations show that the image is virtual, located 60 cm on the same side as the object, and has a height of 16 cm. The magnification is calculated to be 4, indicating the image is upright and larger than the object.

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Let me go over it again carefully to ensure accuracy.

Step 1: Lens Formula


1f=1v−1u\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{u}
Given:
 f=20 cmf = 20 \, \text{cm} (positive for convex lens)
 u=−15 cmu = -15 \, \text{cm} (negative since the object is on the same side as the
incoming light)
Substitute values:
120=1v−1−15\frac{1}{20} = \frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{-15} 120=1v+115\frac{1}{20} = \frac{1}{v} + \
frac{1}{15}
Find the common denominator:
120=1v+460\frac{1}{20} = \frac{1}{v} + \frac{4}{60} 120−115=1v\frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{15} = \
frac{1}{v}
Calculating:
120−115=360−460=−160\frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3}{60} - \frac{4}{60} = -\frac{1}{60}
So:
v=−60 cmv = -60 \, \text{cm}

Step 2: Magnification
m=vum = \frac{v}{u}
Substitute values:
m=−60−15=4m = \frac{-60}{-15} = 4
Step 3: Height of the Image
hi=m×ho=4×4=16 cmh_i = m \times h_o = 4 \times 4 = 16 \, \text{cm}

Final Answer:
1. Position of the Image: The image is formed 60 cm on the same side as the object
(virtual and upright).
2. Size of the Image: The image is 16 cm tall and upright.
Yes, now I'm absolutely sure!

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