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5. Refraction Through a Lens

The chapter delves into the properties and functions of convex and concave lenses, explaining how they refract light and form images. It highlights important terms associated with lenses, the concept of magnification, and the lens formula. Practical applications of these lenses in devices such as cameras and spectacles are also discussed.

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Sections

  • 5

    Refraction Through A Lens

    This section discusses the principles of refraction through convex and concave lenses, exploring key concepts such as image formation, lens formulas, and magnification.

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  • 5.1

    Convex And Concave Lenses

    This section introduces convex and concave lenses, explaining their shapes and how they manipulate light rays.

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  • 5.2

    Important Terms Related To A Lens

    This section defines key terms related to lenses, including principal axis, optical centre, principal focus, focal length, and center of curvature.

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  • 5.3

    Ray Diagrams For Convex And Concave Lenses

    This section provides key rules for constructing ray diagrams for convex and concave lenses.

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  • 5.4

    Image Formation By Convex Lens

    This section covers how a convex lens forms images based on the position of the object relative to the lens.

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  • 5.5

    Image Formation By Concave Lens

    This section focuses on how concave lenses form virtual and diminished images regardless of the object’s position.

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  • 5.6

    Lens Formula And Sign Convention

    This section introduces the lens formula and the sign convention used in optics to analyze lenses.

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  • 5.7

    Magnification

    Magnification is the ratio of the height of the image to the height of the object, influencing image size and orientation based on lens type.

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  • 5.8

    Numerical Examples

    This section provides practical numerical examples related to lens formulas, focusing on convex and concave lenses.

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  • 5.9

    Applications Of Lenses

    This section discusses the diverse applications of convex and concave lenses in various optical devices.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • A lens can either be convex...
  • Important terms associated ...
  • Different positions of obje...

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