Image formation by convex lens

In summary, looking at a distant object through a convex lens will not have any serious consequences, but it is not recommended to use the sun as the distant object. The effects will vary depending on the position of the lens in relation to the eye and the object. Further information and demonstrations can be found through various links provided. However, one of the links may be blocked by certain network systems.
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What will happen if look at(or in the direction of) a distant object through a convex lens?
 
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Nothing disastrous will happen, so why not give it a try ?

However, do not -- repeat do not -- use the sun as your distant object !In case you had expected some other kind of answer: what is it you want to know / are cusrious about ?
 
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Shrish said:
What will happen if look at(or in the direction of) a distant object through a convex lens?
It depends very much upon where you hold the lens with respect to your eye and the object.
Look at this link, this link or this link to find the various cases of object and lens position. If you can follow the last (excellent video) link through to the end you will understand the whole thing, I think.
 
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Something fishy with the second link:
This site has been blocked by the network administrator.
Block reason: Gateway GEO-IP Filter Alert
 
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BvU said:
Something fishy with the second link:
This site has been blocked by the network administrator.
Block reason: Gateway GEO-IP Filter Alert
Strange. It works fine for me and it's a dot org site. The link is http://www.leydenscience.org/physics/electmag/raylens.html. Try it manually.
 
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BvU said:
Something fishy with the second link:
This site has been blocked by the network administrator.
Block reason: Gateway GEO-IP Filter Alert

sophiecentaur said:
Strange. It works fine for me and it's a dot org site. The link is http://www.leydenscience.org/physics/electmag/raylens.html. Try it manually.

The company network system, where I work, also blocks it with the same warning
 

Related to Image formation by convex lens

What is a convex lens?

A convex lens is a type of lens that is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges. It is curved outwards on both sides, creating a bulging shape. This shape causes light rays passing through the lens to converge at a point, creating an image.

How does a convex lens form an image?

A convex lens forms an image by refracting (bending) light rays that pass through it. The curvature of the lens causes the light rays to converge at a point called the focal point, creating a real and inverted image.

What factors affect the formation of an image by a convex lens?

The factors that affect image formation by a convex lens include the object distance, the lens focal length, and the object's size. The position and size of the resulting image are also affected by the distance between the lens and the image, known as the image distance.

What are the differences between a convex lens and a concave lens in terms of image formation?

A convex lens forms a real and inverted image, while a concave lens forms a virtual and upright image. The convex lens converges light rays, whereas a concave lens diverges them. Additionally, the convex lens has a positive focal length, while a concave lens has a negative focal length.

How is the magnification of an image formed by a convex lens calculated?

The magnification of an image formed by a convex lens is calculated by dividing the image height by the object height. It can also be calculated by dividing the image distance by the object distance. The magnification can be positive or negative, depending on the orientation of the image compared to the object.

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