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प्रश्न
What is a magnifying glass (or a simple microscope)? Draw a ray diagram to show how a convex lens may be used as a magnifying glass. Where should the object be placed? State three characteristics of the image formed.
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उत्तर
A magnifying glass is a convex (or converging) lens of B short focal length mounted in a plastic or wooden frame provided with a handle. It is used to see small objects or to read small letters.

The ray diagram showing the use of a convex lens as a magnifying glass is given in the figure.
The object should be placed in front of the lens between its optical centre and focus.
संबंधित प्रश्न
The following diagram shows an object AB and a converging lens L with foci F1 and F2 State three characteristics of the image in relation to the object.

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Draw a neat labelled ray diagram to show the formation of an image by a magnifying glass. State three characteristics of the image.
Ray diagram for the formation of image by a magnifying glass.

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