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(A) Let the distance of the lens from source $P$ be $x$. Then the distance from source $Q$ is $(24 - x)$.For source $P$,using the lens formula $\frac{

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$6 \ cm$ from $P$

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(A) Let the distance of the lens from source $P$ be $x$. Then the distance from source $Q$ is $(24 - x)$.For source $P$,using the lens formula $\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{u}$,we have $\frac{1}{9} = \frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{-x} \implies \frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{x} = \frac{x-9}{9x}$.For source $Q$,the image is formed at the same position $v$. Thus,$\frac{1}{9} = \frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{-(24-x)} \implies \frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{24-x} = \frac{24-x-9}{9(24-x)} = \frac{15-x}{9(24-x)}$.Equating the two expressions for $\frac{1}{v}$:$\frac{x-9}{9x} = \frac{15-x}{9(24-x)} \implies (x-9)(24-x) = x(15-x)$.$24x - x^2 - 216 + 9x = 15x - x^2$.$33x - 216 = 15x$.$18x = 216 \implies x = 12 \ cm$.Wait,re-evaluating the standard condition for images at the same place: $\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{f} - \frac{1}{u_1}$ and $\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{f} - \frac{1}{u_2}$.Actually,the images are formed at the same place if $u_1$ and $u_2$ are the conjugate distances for the given focal length. For a real image,$u_1 + u_2 = d = 24$. Also,$u_1 u_2 = f d = 9 	imes 24 = 216$.Solving $x^2 - 24x + 216 = 0$ gives no real roots. The condition for real images is $d \ge 4f$. Here $d = 24$ and $4f = 36$. Since $24 Equating $\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{9} = \frac{1}{24-x} - \frac{1}{9} \implies x = 24-x \implies x = 12 \ cm$. However,checking the options,$6 \ cm$ and $18 \ cm$ are provided. Re-calculating: $\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{9} + \frac{1}{x}$ (for real object,virtual image). $\frac{1}{9} + \frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{9} + \frac{1}{24-x} \implies x = 12$. If the question implies one real and one virtual,or specific displacement,the roots $6$ and $18$ satisfy $x(24-x) = 108$ (not $216$). Given the options,$6 \ cm$ or $18 \ cm$ is the intended answer.

Two point sources $P$ and $Q$ are $24 \ cm$ apart. Where should a convex lens of focal length $9 \ cm$ be placed in between them so that the images of both sources are formed at the same place?

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