To read small letters, a magnifying glass is used. A magnifying glass is a convex lens. A convex lens forms a magnified, virtual, and erect image when the object is placed within its focal length. The magnification power of a simple magnifying glass is given by M = 1 + (D/f), where D is the least distance of distinct vision (approx. 25 cm) and f is the focal length of the lens. To achieve higher magnification, the focal length (f) must be smaller.
Which one of the following lenses would you prefer to use while reading very small letters printed on a label ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2009 · Topic: Optics (Thin and Thick Lenses, lens combinations)
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