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Question
Make the rrect choices in the following items :
ln fig, , a real image of a point objert O is formed, Which of the following statements is true about each of the arrangements?

(i) The object is at the principle focus of the lens
(ii) The focal length of the lens is 17 cm
(iii) lf the mirror is moved so that it is 6 cm from the lens image will also move
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Solution
(i) The object is at the principle focus of the lens
(ii) The focal length of the lens is 17 cm
(iii) lf the mirror is moved so that it is 6 cm from the lens image will also move
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