Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 20 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 25 cm from the optical centre?
- A1 diopters
- B-9 diopters
- C9 diopters
- D-1 diopters
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
According to the Cartesian sign convention for a convex lens:Object distance () = Image distance () = (since the image is formed on the other side of the lens)Using the lens formula:
The power of a lens () in diopters is given by (where is in meters):
Therefore, the power of the convex lens is .
The power of a lens () in diopters is given by (where is in meters):
Therefore, the power of the convex lens is .