University Physics Volume 3
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ISBN: 9781938168185
Author: William Moebs, Jeff Sanny
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 2, Problem 57P
The magnification of a book held 7.50 cm from a
10.0 cm-focal length lens is 3.00. (a) Find the magnification for the book when it is held 8.50 cm from the magnifier.
(b) Repeat for the book held 9.50 cm from the magnifier.
(c) Comment on how magnification changes as the object distance increases as in these two calculations.
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