Question on: JAMB Physics - 2011

An image in a convex lens is upright and magnified 3 times. If the focal length of the lens is 15 cm, what is the object distance?

A
10 cm
B
25 cm
C
16 cm
D
14 cm
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Correct Option: A

m = v/u = -3

v = -3u

f = 15cm
1/v + 1/U = 1/f
1/-3U + 1/u = 1/15
2/3u = 1/15

3U = 15 x 2

U = 30/3

= 10 cm

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