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Chapter 2: Problem 88

You hold a 5.0 cm-focal length magnifying glass as close as possible to your eye. If you have a normal near point, what is the magnification?

Short Answer

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The magnification of the magnifying glass is 6 when held as close as possible to your eye with a normal near point.

Step by step solution

01

Write given values

Here, we are given: - Focal length (f) = 5.0 cm - Normal near point (D) = 25 cm
02

Write the formula for magnification

The formula for magnification is: Magnification = 1 + (D / f)
03

Plug in the values and solve for magnification

Plugging in the given values: Magnification = 1 + (25 cm / 5.0 cm) Now, simplify and solve: Magnification = 1 + 5 Magnification = 6 The magnification of the magnifying glass is 6 when held as close as possible to your eye with a normal near point.

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