Optics, lens problem pleaase help

In summary, the problem involves two converging lenses with different focal lengths and a separation of 10 cm between them. The object is placed 20 cm in front of the first lens and has a height of 6 cm. By using the lens equation for each lens, we can find that the final image is inverted and has a height of 8.574 cm.
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Optics, lens problem pleaase help :)

1. Two converging lenses, the first with focal length 40 cm and the second with focal length 33 1/3 cm, are separated by 10.0 cm. An object of height 6.0 cm is placed 20.0 cm in front of the first lens. What are the size and orientation of the final image?

A. 6.0 cm, upright
B. 6.0 cm, inverted
C. 24.0 cm, upright
D. 24.0 cm, inverted
E. 1.5 cm, inverted




this is my work :
f1 = 40 cm
ho = 6 cm
do = 20 cm

1/f = 1/di + 1/do
1/40 = 1/di + 1/20
di = -40

f2 = 33.3 cm
do = 10 cm

1/f = 1/di + 1/do
1/33.3 = 1/di + 1/10
di = -14.29

m = -di / do
m = 14.29 / 10
m = 1.429

m = hi / ho
1.429 = hi / 6 cm
hi = 8.574



clearly, that's not one of the given options :(

can someone pleease tell me wat I am doing wrong ?
thnxx
 
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nobody ?
prettyyy pleaaaseee :(
 
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The image due to the first lens acts as the "object" for the second lens. So once you know where the first image is, you must determine its distance from the second lens. This distance will become your "do" for the second lens and allow you to solve for "di". Once you have these numbers, you can find the size of the final image.
 

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1. What is optics?

Optics is the branch of physics that deals with the study of light and its properties, including its behavior and interactions with matter.

2. What is a lens?

A lens is a curved piece of transparent material, such as glass or plastic, that can refract or bend light rays. It is commonly used in cameras, eyeglasses, and microscopes to focus and manipulate light.

3. How does a lens work?

A lens works by refracting light rays, causing them to converge or diverge depending on the shape of the lens. This allows the lens to focus the light and form an image at a specific point, such as on a camera sensor or on the retina of our eye.

4. What is a common lens problem?

A common lens problem is known as chromatic aberration, where different wavelengths of light are refracted differently, causing the image to have color fringes or blur. This can be corrected by using multiple lenses with different refractive properties, or by using specialized coatings on the lens.

5. How can I solve a lens problem?

The solution to a lens problem depends on the specific issue. For chromatic aberration, using specialized coatings on the lens or using multiple lenses can help correct the problem. Other lens problems, such as scratches or dirt, can be solved by cleaning the lens carefully with a microfiber cloth. It is important to handle and store lenses properly to avoid any potential problems.

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