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Focal length from distances measured from the focus (Newton's formula)

This type of question, asked 2 times: 28 Jul 2022, 30 Jan 2024. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    28 Jul 2022

    119
    In an experiment with a convex lens. The plot of the image distance (v') against the object distance (u′)(u') measured from the focus gives a curve v′u′=225v'u' = 225. If all the distances are measured in cmcm. The magnitude of the focal length of the lens is ____\_\_\_\_ cmcm.
  2. Question 2

    30 Jan 2024

    114
    In an experiment to measure the focal length (f) of a convex lens, the magnitude of object distance ( xx ) and the image distance (y) are measured with reference to the focal point of the lens. The y−xy-x plot is shown in figure. The focal length of the lens is ____ cm.