Physics: Ray Tracing Exercise

Ray Tracing Exercise

By Friday, August 30, please complete the following exercise on ray tracing.

For this exercise, you will draw a ray tracing diagram for each question.

 Your ray tracing diagram should show the image location for each question answered.

In addition, verify the image location by solving the lens equation for each question answered along with a brief explanation of what you did. 

In summary, each answer you submit should include a ray tracing diagram, a lens equation solution, and an explanation of your work.

Question 1 
An object is placed 8 cm in front of a convex lens of focal length 6 cm. Find the image location by drawing a ray tracing diagram to scale. Verify your answer using the lens equation.

Question 2 
An object is placed 5 cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 7 cm. Find the image location by drawing a ray tracing diagram to scale. Verify your answer using the lens equation.

Question 3 
An object is placed 10 cm in front of a convex mirror of focal length 4 cm. Find the image location by drawing a ray tracing diagram to scale. Verify your answer using the lens equation.

Question 4 
An object is placed 6 cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 3 cm. Find the image location by drawing a ray tracing diagram to scale. Verify your answer using the lens equation.