What Is the Focal Length of the Concave Lens in This Lens-Mirror Combination?

In summary, a convex lens forms a real image of a point object at a distance of 50 cm from the lens. When a concave lens is placed 10 cm behind the convex lens on the image side, the final image coincides with the object after placing a plane mirror on the image side and facing the concave lens. To find the focal length of the concave lens, use the equation 1/f = 1/v - 1/u, where v is +50 cm for the convex lens as the real image is formed on the opposite side of the object. This image then acts as the object for the concave lens. Further steps are unable to be determined without drawing a ray diagram.
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Homework Statement


a convex lens forms a real image of a point object at a distance of 50 cm from convex lens. a concave lens is placed 10 cm behind convex lens on image side. on placing a plane mirror on the image side and facing the concave lens it is observed that final image now coincides with the object itself. find focal length of concave lens.

Homework Equations


1/f = 1/v - 1/u

The Attempt at a Solution


v= +50cm for convex lens as real image is formed on opposite side to object.
this acts as object for concave lens
unable to proceed further
 
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Try drawing a ray diagram.
 

FAQ: What Is the Focal Length of the Concave Lens in This Lens-Mirror Combination?

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