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What is the focal length of a magnifying glass that produces a magnification of 2.00 when held 8.00 cm from an object? Expres
What is the focal length of a makeup mirror that has a power of 2.50 D? Express your answer in cm. 0.4
You note that your prescription for new eyeglasses is -4.50 D. What will their focal length be? Express your answer in cm. -2
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u = 8 cm

Given that

M = v/u = 2

v = 2* 8 = 16 cm

Using lens formula

1/f = 1/v - 1/u

1/f = 1/16 + 1/8

f = 5.33 cm

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P = 100/f

f = 100/ 2.5 = 40 cm

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f = 100/-4.5 = - 22.22 cm

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