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Unless otherwise stated, the lens-to-retina
Chapter 26, Problem 5(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 5PE
Unless otherwise stated, the lens-to-retina distance is 2.00 cm.
People who do very detailed work close up, such as jewellers, often can see objects clearly at much closer distance than the normal 25 cm.
(a) What is the power of the eyes of a woman who can see an object clearly at a distance of only 8.00 cm?
(b) What is the size of an image of a 1.00 mm object, such as lettering inside a ring, held at this distance?
(c) What would the size of the image be if the object were held at the normal 25.0 cm distance?
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QUESTION:
Problem 5PE
Unless otherwise stated, the lens-to-retina distance is 2.00 cm.
People who do very detailed work close up, such as jewellers, often can see objects clearly at much closer distance than the normal 25 cm.
(a) What is the power of the eyes of a woman who can see an object clearly at a distance of only 8.00 cm?
(b) What is the size of an image of a 1.00 mm object, such as lettering inside a ring, held at this distance?
(c) What would the size of the image be if the object were held at the normal 25.0 cm distance?
ANSWER:
Solution 5PE