Question: An object, along with the light source, is 5 cm to the left of an unknown optical element as shown below. The optical element generates

An object, along with the light source, is 5 cm to the left of an unknown optical element as shown below. The optical element generates an image 15cm to the right of the optical element.

  1. What is the object distance o if the optical element is a lens?
  2. What is the object distance i if the optical element is a lens?
  3. What is the object distance o if the optical element is a mirror?
  4. What is the object distance i if the optical element is a mirror?

15cm Image Unknown optical element 5cm

15cm Image Unknown optical element 5cm

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