Physics Lenses Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
0
Q

Convex lens

A

Converging lens
1/u + 1/v = 1/f
Eg
Magnifying glass,

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

Concave lens

A

Diverging lens
1/u - 1/v = -1/f
Eg
Door peepholes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Power of kens

A
Its ability to converge/ diverge rays
P = 1/f 
Untit - m(-1)
Shorter focal length = more power
P= p1 + p2 (NOT for f)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Long sighted

A

Can see far but can’t see near things
Converging/convex lens
(+)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Short sighted

A

Can see near but can’t see distant
Diverging/ concave kens
(-)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly