JEE Main 2024 Physics question

PhysicsRay Optics and Optical InstrumentsJEE Main 2024

The distance between object and its 3 times magnified virtual image as produced by a convex lens is 20 cm. The focal length of the lens used is cm.

Answer: 15

Solution

v = 3u on the same side, v − u = 20 ⇒ u = 10 cm, v = 30 cm; 1/f = 1/10 − 1/30 ⇒ f = 15 cm.

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