College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321879721
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 24MCQ
An object is 40 cm from a converging lens with a focal length of 30 cm. A real image is formed on the other side of the lens, 120 cm from the lens. What is the magnification?
A. 2.0
B. 3.0
C. 4.0
D. 1.33
E. 0.33
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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