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Physics Laboratory Manual

David H. Loyd

Chapter 41

Focal Length of Lenses - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

07:42

Problem 1

Why is it not possible to form a real image with lens $\mathrm{C}$ alone?

Vishal Gupta
Vishal Gupta
Numerade Educator
01:17

Problem 2

Take lens $\mathrm{C}$ between your thumb and index finger. Is it thinner or thicker at the center of the lens than at the edge? Take lens B between your thumb and index finger. Is it thinner or thicker at the center of the lens than at the edge? From this information alone, what can you conclude about lenses $\mathrm{C}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ ?

Hunza Gilgit
Hunza Gilgit
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05:02

Problem 3

Consider the percentage difference between the two measurements of the focal length of lens $B$. Express $\alpha_f$ as a percentage of $\bar{f}$. Is the percentage difference between the two measurements less than the percentage standard error?

Vishal Gupta
Vishal Gupta
Numerade Educator
05:02

Problem 4

Compare the agreement between the experimental and theoretical values of $f_{A B}$ the focal length of lenses $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ combined. Do these data suggest that Equation 4 is a valid model for the equivalent focal length of two lenses in contact?

Vishal Gupta
Vishal Gupta
Numerade Educator
07:17

Problem 5

If lens $\mathrm{A}$ and lens $\mathrm{C}$ were used in contact, could they produce a real image? State clearly the basis for your answer. You will need to do a calculation.

Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar
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