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The image of a small electric bulb fixed on the wall of a room is to be obtained on the opposite wall `3 m` away by means of a large convex lens. What is the maximum possible focal length of the lens required for the purpose ?

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For fixed distance s between object and screen, the lens equation does not give a real solution for u or v if f is greater than s/4. Therefore, fmax = 0.75 m.
Therefore, `f_("max")=0.75m`.
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