Lenses and Image Formation
Students will use ray diagrams and lens equations to analyze image formation by converging and diverging lenses.
Key Questions
- Explain how the focal length of a lens affects its magnifying power.
- Analyze the characteristics of images formed by different types of lenses.
- Design a simple optical instrument using a combination of lenses.
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