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A convex lens of focal length 20 cm produces images of the same magnification 2 when an object is kept at two distances x1 and x2x1>x2 from the lens. The ratio of x1 and x2 is:
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Options:
  • A 2:1
  • B 5:3
  • C 4:3
  • D 3:1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3:1
Given, m=2m=±2
From this lens formula, 1v+1u=1f
uv+1=uf
1m+1=uf
u=f1m+1
x1=201+12
x2=201-12
x1x2=31

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