Five persons P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5 recorded object distance (u) and image distance (v) using same convex lens having power +5 D as (25, 96), (30, 62), (35, 37), (45, 35) and (50, 32) respectively. Identify correct statement
- Readings recorded by P3 and P2 persons are incorrect
- Readings recorded by all persons are correct
- Readings recorded by P3 person are incorrect
- Readings recorded by P4 and P5 persons are incorrect
Answer
(3) Readings recorded by P3 person are incorrect
Solution
f = 1P = 15 m = 20 cm
For a real image (magnitudes): 1v + 1u = 1f v = ufu - f
P1: u = 25 v = 25 205 = 100 cm (recorded 96, close)
P2: u = 30 v = 30 2010 = 60 cm (recorded 62, close)
P3: u = 35 v = 35 2015 = 46.7 cm (recorded 37, far off)
P4: u = 45 v = 45 2025 = 36 cm (recorded 35, close)
P5: u = 50 v = 50 2030 = 33.3 cm (recorded 32, close)
Only the reading of P3 is incorrect.
Answer: (3)