Questions from Modern Physics

Q: An object is placed 22.0 cm from a screen.

An object is placed 22.0 cm from a screen. a. At what two points between object and screen may a converging lens with a 3.00-cm focal length be placed to obtain an image on the screen? b. What is th...

Q: A convex mirror and a concave mirror are placed on the same

A convex mirror and a concave mirror are placed on the same optic axis, separated by a distance L = 0.600 m. The radius of curvature of each mirror has a magnitude of 0.360 m. A light source is locate...

Q: A screen is placed a distance d to the right of an

A screen is placed a distance d to the right of an object. A converging lens with focal length f is placed between the object and the screen. In terms of f, what is the smallest value d can have for a...

Q: As shown in Fig. P34.89, the candle is

As shown in Fig. P34.89, the candle is at the center of curvature of the concave mirror, whose focal length is 10.0 cm. The converging lens has a focal length of 32.0 cm and is 85.0 cm to the right of...

Q: You may have noticed a small convex mirror next to your bank’s

You may have noticed a small convex mirror next to your bank’s ATM. Why is this mirror convex, as opposed to flat or concave? What considerations determine its radius of curvature?

Q: a. Prove that when two thin lenses with focal lengths f1

a. Prove that when two thin lenses with focal lengths f1 and f2 are placed in contact, the focal length Æ’ of the combination is given by the relationship b. A converging meniscus lens (s...

Q: When an object is placed at the proper distance to the left

When an object is placed at the proper distance to the left of a converging lens, the image is focused on a screen 30.0 cm to the right of the lens. A diverging lens is now placed 15.0 cm to the right...

Q: a. Repeat the derivation of Eq. (34.19

a. Repeat the derivation of Eq. (34.19) for the case in which the lens is totally immersed in a liquid of refractive index nliq. b. A lens is made of glass that has refractive index 1.60. In air, the...

Q: A convex spherical mirror with a focal length of magnitude 24.

A convex spherical mirror with a focal length of magnitude 24.0 cm is placed 20.0 cm to the left of a plane mirror. An object 0.250 cm tall is placed midway between the surface of the plane mirror and...

Q: A source of electromagnetic radiation is moving in a radial direction relative

A source of electromagnetic radiation is moving in a radial direction relative to you. The frequency you measure is 1.25 times the frequency measured in the rest frame of the source. What is the speed...