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An overhead projector lens is 32.0 cm from a slide (the object) and has a focal length of 30.1 cm. What is the magnification of the image? PLS HELP

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Answer:

-15.8

Step-by-step explanation:

the other 1 didnt take into account the negative.

User PiotrK
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Answer: 15.8

Step-by-step explanation:

You are given that the

Object distance U = 32 cm

Focal length F = 30.1 cm

First calculate the image distance V by using the formula

1/F = 1/U + 1/V

Substitute F and V into the formula

1/30.1 = 1/32 + 1/V

1/V = 1/30.1 - 1/32

1/V = 0.00197259

Reciprocate both sides

V = 506.94 cm

Magnification M is the ratio of image distance to object distance.

M = V/U

substitute the values of V and U into the formula

M = 506.94/32

M = 15.8

Therefore, the magnification of the image is 15.8 or approximately 16.

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