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Geometrical Optics: Image Position with No Principal Axis

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Start date Oct 31, 2015
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AbhinavJ

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Oct 31, 2015

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What would be the position an image formed by a Lens or a mirror if the object is not kept on the principal axis?

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Oct 31, 2015

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We often use the linear magnification to calculate the location of an image of an off-axis object.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/geoopt/lensdet.html#c2

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