What Focal Length is Needed to Project a 35mm Slide onto a Large Screen?

In summary, reflection is the bouncing of light off of a surface at the same angle at which it hits the surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through a medium with a different density. A lens works by bending light as it passes through it, either converging or diverging the light rays. The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. The angle of incidence and the angle of refraction are related by Snell's law. A convex lens converges light rays to a focal point, while a concave lens diverges light rays away from a focal point.
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Homework Statement


A 35mm slide(picture size is actually 24 by 36 mm)is to be projected on a screen1.80m by 2.70 m placed 7.50m from the projector. What focal length lens should be used if the image is to cover the screen?

Homework Equations



the only equation i can think of is the lens equation which is (1/Do)+(1/Di)=1/f

The Attempt at a Solution


I have tried starting this problem numerous times and just have no clue how to start it
 
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You need the formula for magnification, too.

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Related to What Focal Length is Needed to Project a 35mm Slide onto a Large Screen?

1. What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Reflection is the bouncing of light off of a surface at the same angle at which it hits the surface. Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through a medium with a different density.

2. How does a lens work?

A lens works by bending light as it passes through it, either converging or diverging the light rays. This bending is due to the varying density of the lens material.

3. What is the law of reflection?

The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence (the angle at which light hits a surface) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle at which light bounces off the surface).

4. How does the angle of incidence affect the angle of refraction?

The angle of incidence and the angle of refraction are related by Snell's law, which states that the ratio of the sine of the angle of incidence to the sine of the angle of refraction is equal to the ratio of the speed of light in the first medium to the speed of light in the second medium.

5. What is the difference between a convex and concave lens?

A convex lens is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges, and it converges light rays to a focal point. A concave lens is thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges, and it diverges light rays away from a focal point.

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