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11 the Lens Equations Notes

The document outlines sign conventions for the thin lens equation, detailing how object distances, image distances, and focal lengths are categorized as positive or negative based on the type of lens and image formed. It includes several example problems for calculating image distance, height, and magnification using the thin lens and magnification equations. Additionally, it provides practice worksheets for drawing lens diagrams and solving lens equation problems.

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11 the Lens Equations Notes

The document outlines sign conventions for the thin lens equation, detailing how object distances, image distances, and focal lengths are categorized as positive or negative based on the type of lens and image formed. It includes several example problems for calculating image distance, height, and magnification using the thin lens and magnification equations. Additionally, it provides practice worksheets for drawing lens diagrams and solving lens equation problems.

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Sign Conventions for using Thin Lens Equation

• Object distances (do) are ____________ ____________.


• Image distances (di) are ___________ for ________ images (image on opposite side of
the lens as the object)
• Image distances (di) are ____________ for _________images (image on same side of the
lens as the object)
• Focal length (f) is ___________ for ____________ lenses and ____________ for
____________ lenses.

Variable Positive Negative


focal length (f) ____________________ lens ____________________ lens

object distance (do) ____________________ never

____________ image (image is


____________ image (image is
image distance (di) on opposite side of lens as
on same side of lens as object)
object)

magnification (M) ____________ image ____________ image

object height (ho) ____________ object ____________ object

image height (hi) ____________ image ____________ image

Using the Thin Lens and Magnification Equations


Ex 1) An object 8.5 cm high is placed 28 cm from a converging lens. The focal length of the
lens is 12 cm.
a) Calculate the image distance.

b) Calculate the image height


Ex 2) A magnifying glass has a converging lens that is held 2.00 cm above a page. If the image
produced by the lens is 3.60 cm away and virtual, what is the focal length of the
magnifying glass?

Ex 3) A diverging lens has a focal length of 14 cm. A virtual image of a candle is located 7.0
cm in front of the lens. Where is the actual candle located?

Ex 4) A pinecone of height 5.0 cm is placed in front of a converging mirror. A real, inverted


image of height 15.0 cm is visible on the opposite side of the lens. What is the
magnification of this lens?
MORE PRACTICE WITH LENS DIAGRAMS – WORKSHEET
Draw the images formed by each of the lenses below and describe each one using SALT.

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PRACTICE WITH LENS EQUATIONS – WORKSHEET
Use the thin lens equation and magnification equation to solve the problems below. Show your work.

1. A statue with a height of 15 cm is placed in front of a converging lens. An inverted image of height
38 cm is noticed on the other side of the lens.
(a) Use the magnification equation to calculate the magnification of the lens.
(b) What type of image is it?

2. A converging lens has a focal length of 14 cm. A candle is located 32 cm from the lens. Where will
the image be located?

3. A coffee cup of height 18 cm is placed in front of a converging lens. An inverted, real image of
height 5.3 cm is noticed on the other side of the lens. What is the magnification of the lens?

4. A bottle cap of height 3.4 cm is placed in front of a diverging lens. On the same side of the lens as
the cap, a virtual image of height 1.6 cm is noticed.
(a) What is the magnification of the lens?
(b) What is the attitude of the image?

5. A diverging lens has a focal length of 25 cm. A virtual image of a jar is located 10 cm in front of the
lens. Where is the jar located?

6. A bird’s nest is 38 cm from a converging lens. This lens has a focal length of 18 cm. Use the thin
lens equation to calculate where the image of the nest will be located.

7. A cup is located 20 cm from a diverging lens. An upright, virtual image of the cup is observed 8 cm
from the lens. Calculate the focal length of this lens.

8. A converging lens has a focal length of 16 cm. A mouse is located 26 cm from the lens. Where will
the image of the mouse be located?

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