How Do You Calculate Image Distance and Height Using Lenses?

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In summary: So in summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of the distance between an object and a diverging lens and the image height using two different lenses with given focal lengths and distances. The final image distance is calculated to be 26 cm and the image height is 4.9 cm, with a possible discrepancy in the sign of the image height due to interpretation of the formula.
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A converging lens with a focal length of 50cm and a diverging lens with a focal length of -52 cm are 227cm apart. A 3.9-cm-tall object is 70cm in front of the converging lens.


Calculate the distance between image and diverging lens.
Express your answer using two significant figures.
d = 26cm
correct



Part B
Calculate the image height.
Express your answer using two significant figures.
h = 1.3 wrong
one attempt remaing.


Work:
for final image distance:

1/f1 = 1/p1 + 1/q1
1/50 - 1/70 = 1/q1
q1 = 175 cm

227-175=52cm

1/f2 = 1/p2 + 1/q2

-1/52 - 1/52 = 1/q2

q2 = -26 -----> 26 cm final image distance


for image height:


M1 = -q1/p1 = 2.5

l-2.5l = h1(image)/h1(ogject)

9.75cm = h1(image)

M2 = -q2/p2 = .5

.5 = h2(image)/h1(image)

4.9 = h2(image)


is this right? I have only one attempt left

Please help...
 
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any help? please
 
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4.9 cm is the correct magnitude.

However, note that M1 should be negative (the positive lens forms an inverted image). I don't know if you are expected you to bother with +/- signs to indicate upright/inverted images.
 
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Redbelly98 said:
4.9 cm is the correct magnitude.

However, note that M1 should be negative (the positive lens forms an inverted image). I don't know if you are expected you to bother with +/- signs to indicate upright/inverted images.

is it suppose to be positve b/c M =absolute[h(image)/h(object)]

or is it neg.?
 
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M = -q/p

If q and p are both positive or both negative, M is negative.

If q and p are of opposite sign, M is positive.

In this case, I get that the final image height is negative.
 
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Redbelly98 said:
M = -q/p

If q and p are both positive or both negative, M is negative.

If q and p are of opposite sign, M is positive.

In this case, I get that the final image height is negative.

the answer was positive

Thanks for all Help guys!
 
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You're welcome!

Sounds like they were interested in the absolute value.
 

Related to How Do You Calculate Image Distance and Height Using Lenses?

1. What is the formula for calculating image distance in lens systems?

The formula for calculating image distance is:
1/f = 1/do + 1/di
Where:
f = focal length of the lens
do = object distance from the lens
di = image distance from the lens

2. How do I determine the sign convention for image distance in lens systems?

The sign convention for image distance depends on the type of lens being used. For a converging lens (convex), the image distance is positive if the image is formed on the opposite side of the lens from the object, and negative if the image is formed on the same side as the object. For a diverging lens (concave), the image distance is always negative.

3. Can I use the same formula to calculate image height in lens systems?

No, the formula for calculating image height is different from the formula for image distance. The formula for image height is:
m = -di/do
Where:
m = image height
di = image distance from the lens
do = object distance from the lens

4. What other factors should I consider when calculating image distance/height in lens systems?

Aside from the focal length, object distance, and image distance/height, there are other factors that can affect the image formed by a lens. These include the magnification of the lens, the thickness of the lens, and the refractive index of the lens material. These factors may require additional calculations to accurately determine the image distance/height.

5. Is there a specific unit of measurement for image distance/height in lens systems?

Yes, the unit of measurement for image distance is meters (m) and for image height is meters (m) or centimeters (cm). It is important to use the same unit of measurement for all values in the formula to obtain accurate results.

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