An object is placed 10 cm to the left of a converging spherical lens. The lens has a focal length of f = 5 cm. Where is the image formed?
A) 3.3 cm to the left of the lens
B) 3.3 cm to the right of the lens
C) 10 cm to the left of the lens
D) 10 cm to the right of the lens

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Using the lens formula 1/f = 1/v - 1/u, where u = -10 cm (object distance) and f = 5 cm, we find v = 10 cm. The positive value indicates the image is formed 10 cm to the right of the lens.

An Object Is Placed 10 Cm to the Left of a Converging