A converging lens of focal length 5cm forms a virtual image which is 10cm from the lens. How far from the lens is the object?
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(f = \frac{uv}{u+v}\)
\(5 = \frac{-10u}{-10+u}\)
\(50 + 5u = -10u\)
\(50 = -10u - 5u\)
\(u = \frac{50}{-15}\)
u= -3.3cm
\(f = \frac{uv}{u+v}\)
\(5 = \frac{-10u}{-10+u}\)
\(50 + 5u = -10u\)
\(50 = -10u - 5u\)
\(u = \frac{50}{-15}\)
u= -3.3cm