A concave lens of 20 cm focal length forms an image 15 cm from the lens. What is the object distance?

60 cm

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-30 cm

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30 cm

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-60 cm

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Solution

The correct option is D
-60 cm

Focal length of a concave lens is always negative.

f = - 20 cm

v = - 15 cm

u = ?

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