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(a) For a diverging lens ( f =–17.0 cm), find the image distance for an object t

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Question

(a) For a diverging lens (f =–17.0 cm), find the image distance for an object that is 18.0cm from the lens. (b) Determine the magnificationof the lens. I got the correct answer of -8.77 cm for part A, but for partB, I assume I use the equation M = -di/do, and used -8.77 as di and18 as do, but I am getting the wrong answer (-4.87) ??? (a) For a diverging lens (f =–17.0 cm), find the image distance for an object that is 18.0cm from the lens. (b) Determine the magnificationof the lens. I got the correct answer of -8.77 cm for part A, but for partB, I assume I use the equation M = -di/do, and used -8.77 as di and18 as do, but I am getting the wrong answer (-4.87) ???

Explanation / Answer

Distance of the object do = 18 cm

Distance of the image di = -8.77 cm

Magnification m = di / do

                           = -0.487