How i can find the magnification of a lens?

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To find the magnification of a lens without knowing its focal length, compare the size of the image (SI) to the size of the object (SO) using the formula M = SI / SO. The diameter of the lens does not affect the magnification or focal length calculations. If the lens is 4mm in diameter, it does not provide necessary information to determine the focal length. Understanding the relationship between the object and image sizes is crucial for calculating magnification. Accurate measurements of the object and image sizes are essential for this process.
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how i can find the magnification of a lens??

how i can find the magnification of a lens if i don't know it's focal length??
 
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Just compare an original object and its (real or imaginary) image.
 
what is the formula in finding the magnification?

what is the formula in finding the magnification if i don't know the focal length?
 
magnification M is

M = SI / SO

where

SI is size of image
SO is size of object
 
if the lens is 4mm in diameter how i can find the magnification and focal length?
 
josue2503 said:
if the lens is 4mm in diameter how i can find the magnification and focal length?
magnification and focal length do NOT depend on diameter
 
josue2503 said:
if the lens is 4mm in diameter how i can find the magnification and focal length?
That doesn't tell you anything you need to know to find the focal length.
 
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