An object is placed 60 cm from a convex lens with a focal length of magnitude 10 cm.What is the magnification?
A)-0.10
B)0.10
C)0.15
D)0.20
E)-0.20

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The magnification (M) of a lens is given by the formula M = -v/u, where v is the image distance and u is the object distance. First, we need to find v using the lens formula 1/f = 1/v + 1/u, where f is the focal length. Given f = 10 cm and u = -60 cm (object distance is taken as negative in lens formula), we can solve for v. Substituting the values, we get 1/10 = 1/v - 1/60. Solving for v gives v = 15 cm. Then, M = -v/u = -15/(-60) = 0.25. However, since this option is not available, it seems there was a mistake in my calculation. Let's correct the process:Using the correct lens formula 1/f = 1/v + 1/u, with f = 10 cm and u = -60 cm (since the object is on the opposite side of the light's direction, it's considered negative in the formula), we solve for v.1/10 = 1/v - 1/(-60), simplifying gives 1/10 = 1/v + 1/60. Solving for v gives v = 12 cm (positive, meaning the image is on the same side as the light direction).Then, M = -v/u = -12/(-60) = 0.20. However, my initial explanation contained a calculation error, and none of the provided options exactly match the corrected calculation. Given the options and the typical approach to calculating magnification, there seems to have been a misunderstanding in the calculation process. The correct approach should yield a magnification value that matches one of the given options, assuming all other information is accurate and standard conventions are followed. Given the discrepancy, let's re-evaluate the situation based on the provided options and the standard formula for magnification and lens equation. The correct calculation should involve accurately applying the lens equation to find the image distance (v) and then using this value to calculate magnification (M) correctly. Without the exact calculation leading to one of the provided options, the selection based on standard formulas and typical classroom values suggests a need to recheck the calculations or assumptions made.

An Object Is Placed 60 Cm from a Convex Lens