Physics Practicals Class 12

Convex Lens – Focal Length

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  • This simulation will give an entire idea about image formation by convex lens in focal length of convex lens experiment.
  • You will get the knowledge of determining focal length, the basics of convex lens and lens formula.
  • You will learn and apply the lens formula to find the focal length of the convex lens.
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Convex Lens

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Description

For an object placed at a distance 𝑢 from the optical centre of a thin convex lens of focal length 𝑓, a real and inverted image is formed on the other side of the lens at a distance 𝑣 from the optical centre. $$ \frac{1}{f}=\frac{1}{v}-\frac{1}{u}$$

According to sign conventions, 𝑢 = −ve, 𝑣 = +ve

$$\Rightarrow f=\frac{u v}{u+v}$$

Convex Lens – Focal Length

Here, figure (a) shows image formation by a convex lens when 𝑢 = 2𝑓 and figure (b) shows
the image formation by a convex lens when 2𝑓 > 𝑢 > 𝑓.

The graph of 1 𝑣 versus 1 𝑢 is a straight line with a negative slope.

$$\text{ If } \frac{1}{v}=0 \text{ or } \frac{1}{u}=0, \text{ then } \frac{1}{u}=\frac{1}{f} \text{ or } \frac{1}{v}=\frac{1}{f}$$

The graph of 𝑢 versus 𝑣 is a hyperbola. When 𝑢 = 𝑣, then 𝑢 = 𝑣 = 2𝑓.

Requirements for this Science Experiment

Optical Bench Convex Lens Optical Needles Uprights Lens Holder

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