Find the object location with ray optics

In summary, a 1.0-cm-tall object placed 4.0cm from a diverging lens with a focal length of 6.0cm will have an image located at -2.40 cm and will be inverted. The ray tracing diagram can be corrected by drawing a ray that travels horizontally toward the lens, which will be refracted through the focal point.
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Homework Statement



A 1.0-cm-tall object is placed 4.0cm from a diverging lens of focal length 6.0cm. Using both ray tracing and the thin lens formula, find the location and orientation of the image.

Homework Equations


-1/f = 1/so + 1/si
m = -si/so = hi/ho


The Attempt at a Solution


-1/6cm = 1/4cm + 1/si
si = -2.40 cm

Okay so attached my ray tracing diagram.. (sorry for the crappy camera quality), but the point where the Si crosses the ho is supposed to be where the object distance is.. and i measured with my ruler that it is 0.4cm, not 2.4cm. What am I doing wrong in the drawing?
 

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You haven't correctly drawn the ray that travels horizontally toward the lens. Hint: for this ray you'll need to use one of the focal points.
 
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Rays traveling parallel to the principal axis are refracted through the focal point of the lens.
 

Related to Find the object location with ray optics

1. How does ray optics help in finding the location of an object?

Ray optics uses the principles of light propagation to determine the location of an object. It involves tracing the path of light rays as they pass through different mediums and interact with surfaces and objects.

2. What are the basic components of a ray optics system?

The basic components of a ray optics system include a source of light, a lens or mirror, and an object or image. These components work together to determine the location of an object.

3. Can ray optics accurately determine the location of objects in all situations?

No, there are certain limitations to the accuracy of ray optics. It assumes that light travels in straight lines and does not take into account factors such as diffraction and interference.

4. Are there any real-life applications of using ray optics to find object locations?

Yes, ray optics is used in various fields such as astronomy, photography, and microscopy to determine the location of objects and obtain clear images.

5. Is there a difference between using ray optics to find the location of an object in air versus in a different medium?

Yes, the speed and direction of light can be affected by the properties of the medium it is passing through. Therefore, the calculations and techniques used in ray optics may differ when finding the location of an object in a medium other than air.

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