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Phys2135_11_LabO6_Tutorial

The document outlines a physics lab focused on verifying the thin lens equation and measuring the focal length of a converging lens. It includes sign conventions for heights and magnification, as well as instructions for three different setups to observe object and image distances. The document also notes potential sources of error, such as spherical aberration, which should be discussed in conclusions.

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Phys2135_11_LabO6_Tutorial

The document outlines a physics lab focused on verifying the thin lens equation and measuring the focal length of a converging lens. It includes sign conventions for heights and magnification, as well as instructions for three different setups to observe object and image distances. The document also notes potential sources of error, such as spherical aberration, which should be discussed in conclusions.

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Physics

Thin Lenses
MS&T Physics 2135, Lab O6
Objectives

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 Verify the thin lens equation and measure the focal length of a converging
lens.

Note: There is a possibility that you may encounter a virtual object or image
(negative s or s’) in set-up 3. Stick to the sign conventions (see next slide) and
the math will usually work out properly. That said, there are several sources of
error that can cause problems and should be discussed in your conclusions. For
instance, you may want to investigate spherical aberration to learn more.

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Sign Conventions: Dr. Hale’s Card

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Heights and Magnification

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 Heights are positive if
upright, and negative if
inverted.
 In this picture, y is
positive and y’ is
negative. Note the
circles (indicated by the
green arrows) are in
opposite locations.

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Set-up 1 and Set-up 2

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 In the picture, as is convention in ray tracing, light travels from left to right.
 Find two different sets of object/image distances for a single screen position.
One is set-up 1, the other is set-up 2.

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Set-up 3

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 Having two lenses can make finding an image somewhat more difficult.
 Typically it helps to start with the screen as far away from the object as
possible. From there, you can move the screen and lenses as needed.

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