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Year 11 Lenses

Converging (convex) Lenses

Rules for ray diagram construction 1. Parallel Ray: A ray parallel to the optical axis passes through the focal point on the other side
2. Focal Ray: A ray that passes through the focal point emerges parallel to the optical axis on the other side
3. Centre Ray: A ray that passes through the centre of the lens continues with no change in direction

(You usually only need to use 2 of these rules to find the position and orientation of the image)

TASK:

 In each case construct a ray diagram to show where the image is formed.
 Describe the image formed (i.e. its orientation, whether it is real or virtual and how its size compares to the object)
 Give an example of where this lens may be used.

Image Image
1. Object at > 2f 3. Object at < 2f
 Real  Real
 Inverted  Inverted
 Smaller than object  Larger than object
(e.g. camera, eye) (e.g. projector)

4. Object at < f Image


2. Object at 2f Image
 Real  Virtual
 Inverted  Upright
 Same size  Larger than object
(e.g. photocopier) (e.g. magnifying glass)

f = focal length (i.e. distance from the lens to the focal point)
Diverging (Concave) Lenses

Rules for ray diagram construction 1. Parallel Ray: A ray parallel to the optical axis passes emerges as though it was coming from the focal point
2. Focal Ray: A ray that is heading towards the focal point on the other side emerges parallel to the optical
3. Centre Ray: A ray that passes through the centre of the lens continues with no change in direction

TASK: Construct a ray diagram to show where the image would be formed for the concave lens

Image
 virtual
 upright
 Smaller than object

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