Refraction through a lens
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See them allWhat is a lens and what are its two main types?
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A lens is a transparent homogeneous refracting medium bounded by either two curved surfaces or one plane surface and one curved surface. The two main types are: 1. Convex lens (converging lens) - thic…
Why is a convex lens called a converging lens?
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A convex lens is called a converging lens because it converges (brings together) parallel rays of light to meet at a single point called the focus. The lens is thicker in the middle, so it bends light…
List the three types of convex lenses with their characteristics.
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The three types of convex lenses are: 1. Double-convex (bi-convex) - both surfaces are convex 2. Plano-convex - one surface is plane, other is convex 3. Concavo-convex - one surface is concave, other …
What is the optical centre of a lens?
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The optical centre is a point on the principal axis of a lens through which a ray of light passes without any deviation (for thin lenses). Any ray passing through the optical centre continues in a str…
Define the principal focus (F₂) of a convex lens.
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The principal focus (F₂) of a convex lens is the point on the principal axis where parallel rays of light converge after refraction through the lens. It is a real focus located on the opposite side of…
How does the principal focus of a concave lens differ from that of a convex lens?
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In a concave lens, the principal focus (F₂) is virtual. Parallel rays of light appear to diverge from this point after refraction, but they don't actually meet there. The focus is on the same side as …
State the three basic rays used for ray diagram construction in lenses.
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The three basic rays are: 1. A ray passing through the optical centre goes straight without deviation 2. A ray parallel to the principal axis passes through the focus after refraction 3. A ray passing…
When an object is placed at infinity from a convex lens, describe the image formed.
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When object is at infinity: - Image is real, inverted, and highly diminished (point-sized) - Image is formed at the focus (F₂) - This principle is used in camera photography of distant objects…
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