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Refraction of Light at spherical surfaces: Lenses

ICSE · Class 12 · Physics

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2. Refraction at a Spherical Refracting Surface

Refraction at spherical surface (absolute indices): n2/v - n1/u = (n2 - n1)/R

Refraction at spherical surface (relative index): n/v - 1/u = (n - 1)/R

Power of a refracting spherical surface: P = (n2 - n1)/R

Transverse magnification for spherical refracting surface: m = (n1/n2)(v/u)

Longitudinal magnification for spherical refracting surface: mL = (n1/n2)(v/u)^2

4. Lens Maker’s Formula and Gaussian Lens Equation

Lens Maker's Formula: 1/f = (n - 1)(1/R1 - 1/R2)

Gaussian form of lens equation: 1/v - 1/u = 1/f

Lens equation from magnification: m = v/u = (f - v)/f = f/(f + u)

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Key topics in Refraction of Light at spherical surfaces: Lenses include Chapter Overview: Refraction at Spherical Surfaces and Lenses, Flowchart showing the coordinate geometry sign convention for measuring distances in lens optics, Flowchart showing the selection and application of refraction formula based on object position. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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