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An object is placed at the focus of concave lens having focal length f. What is the magnification and distance of the image from the optical centre of the lens?
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Options:
  • A 14,f4
  • B 12,f2
  • C Very high,
  • D 1,
Solution:
2548 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 12,f2
1 F=1v-1u
Put u=-f and  F=-f
1-f=1v-1-f;  -1f=1f-1v;-2f=1vv=-f2
Magnification =v/u=-f2(-f)=12

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