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.