Sign Convention For Spherical Lenses
Sign Convention For Spherical Lenses
Sign Convention For Spherical Lenses
The sign convention for spherical lenses is the same as in spherical mirrors
except that the distances are measured from the optical centre (O).
The focal length of a convex lens is positive ( + ve ) and the focal length of a
concave lens is negative ( - ve ).
Object
Height
downwards ( - ve )
Image
Convex lens
17a) Lens formula for spherical lenses :-
The lens formula for spherical lenses is the relationship between the object
distance (u), image distance (v) and focal length (f).
The lens formula is expressed as :-
1 1 1
=
v u f
The magnification is also related to the object distance and image distance. It
can be expressed as :-
hi v
Magnification m = =
ho u
18) Power of a lens :-
The power of the lens is known as ability of converging or diverging of the lens .
The power of a lens is the reciprocal of its focal length (in metres).
I 1
P = or f =
f (m) P
The SI unit of power is dioptre (D).
1 dioptre is the power of a lens whose focal length is 1 metre.
The power of a convex lens is positive ( + ve ) and the power of a
concave lens is negative ( - ve ).
Power of combination of lens , P=P1+P2+…..(When lenses are in
contact)