Magnifying Glass With the Image at Infinity: A lens of focal length 40 mm is used as a magnifier. The object being viewed is 5.3 mm long, and is positioned at the focal point of the lens. The user of the magnifier has a near point at 25 cm. What is the angular magnification of the magnifier?

A. 6.3
B. 5.6
C. 6.9
D. 7.5
E. 8.1


Answer: A

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Use a flux plot to estimate the rate of heat flow through the object shown in the sketch. The thermal conductivity of the material is 15 W/(m K). Assume no heat is lost from the sides.

GIVEN
The shape of object shown in the sketch
The thermal conductivity of the material (k) = 15 W/(m K)
The temperatures at the upper and lower surfaces (30°C & 10°C)
FIND
The rate of heat flow through the object (By means of a flux plot)
ASSUMPTIONS
No heat is lost from the sides and ends
Uniform thermal conductivity
Two dimensional conduction
Steady state
SKETCH

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