Question

A point object is placed on the principal axis of a convex lens (f = 15 cm) at a distance of 30 cm from it. A glass plate (μ = 1.50) of thickness 1 cm is placed on the other side of the lens perpendicular to the axis. Locate the image of the point object.

Answer 1

Given,
Convex lens of focal length (f) = 15 cm
Object distance, (u) = −30 cm
Using lens formula,
\[\frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{u} = \frac{1}{f}\]
\[ \Rightarrow \frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{f} + \frac{1}{u}\]
\[ \Rightarrow \frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{15}-\frac{1}{30}=\frac{1}{30}\]
\[\Rightarrow v=30\]
Thus ,v = 30 cm
Therefore, the image of the object will be formed at a distance of 30 cm to the right side of the lens.
[since, μ_g = 1.5 and thickness (t) = 1 cm]
\[\Delta t = \left( 1 - \frac{1}{\mu_g} \right)t\]
\[= 1 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3} = 0 . 33 \text { cm }\]
Hence, the image of the object will be formed at 30 + 0.33 = 30.33 cm from the lens on the right side, due to the glass having thickness 1 cm.