Optics,how many images will the object form?

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In summary, the conversation is discussing the formation of images by a lens made of two different materials. The question is how many images will an object form if placed on the axis. The equations for focal length and refractive index are mentioned and the speaker does not have the answer but believes it has something to do with these factors. The choices for the answer are one, two, three, or no image.
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optics,how many images will the object form?

Homework Statement



the lens shown in figure 19.16(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5066/figure1916.png made of two different materials . a point object is placed on the axis...how many images will the object form?

Homework Equations



1/f = (n-1) [1/R1 - 1/R2], where f is the focal length, n is the refractive index, R1,R2 - radii of the curvature of refracting surfaces.

The Attempt at a Solution



i didnt reach the answer but i think it has something with refractive index , and focal lenth...please help..
 
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ya forgot the choices

a)one

b)two

c)three

c)no image
 
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If you just had the middle bit of the lens, would it form an image, more than one image, or none?
 

Related to Optics,how many images will the object form?

1. How many images will the object form if the lens is convex?

The number of images formed by a convex lens depends on the position of the object in relation to the lens. If the object is placed beyond the focal point, only one real image will be formed. If the object is placed between the focal point and the lens, two virtual images will be formed. If the object is placed at the focal point, no image will be formed.

2. Can an object form more than 2 images through a concave lens?

No, a concave lens can only form one image. This image will be virtual, upright, and smaller than the object.

3. How does the distance between the object and the lens affect the number of images formed?

The distance between the object and the lens affects the size and position of the image, but not the number of images formed. The number of images is determined by the type of lens and the position of the object in relation to the lens.

4. What happens to the number of images formed if the object is moved closer to the lens?

If the object is moved closer to the lens, the number of images formed will not change. However, the size and position of the image will be affected. If the object is moved closer to the lens than the focal point, a larger and inverted image will be formed. If the object is moved even closer, the image will become larger and upright.

5. Can an object form more than one image through a plane mirror?

No, an object can only form one image through a plane mirror. This image will be virtual, upright, and the same size as the object.

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