The speed of light is 3.0 x 108 m/s. How far does light travel in 2.4 minutes? Identify all variables, write a formula, show all
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Answer: f=150cm in water and f=60cm in air.
Explanation: Focal length is a measurement of how strong light is converged or diverged by a system. To find the variable, it can be used the formula:
= (nglass - ni)(
-
).
nglass is the index of refraction of the glass;
ni is the index of refraction of the medium you want, water in this case;
R1 is the curvature through which light enters the lens;
R2 is the curvature of the surface which it exits the lens;
Substituting and calculating for water (nwater = 1.3):
= (1.5 - 1.3)(
-
)
= 0.2(
)
f = = 150
For air (nair = 1):
= (1.5 - 1)(
-
)
f = = 60
In water, the focal length of the lens is f = 150cm.
In air, f = 60cm.