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desmond iking
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Homework Statement
by taking the lower curvature as r1 , and the upper curvature as r2 ,
i don't know whether r1 is 20cm , r2 is 10cm or vice versa.
But according to the ans r1= 10 cm , r2= 20cm . why is it so?
haruspex said:Draw two circles the same size, with centres only a little apart. look at where the circles meet in relation to the two centres. The line joining the the intersections bisects the line joining the centres.
If the circles have different radii then the intersections will be closer to one of the circle centres - which one?
desmond iking said:i drew the diagram , and it show what you have said. but i still don't understand why it is so . can you explain further?
The radius of curvature of a glass lens refers to the distance between the center of the lens and its surface at the maximum curvature point. It is usually denoted by the letter "R" and is measured in millimeters (mm).
The focal length of a lens is directly proportional to the radius of curvature. This means that a lens with a smaller radius of curvature will have a shorter focal length, and vice versa. The relationship between these two values is represented by the lens maker's equation: 1/f = (n-1) * (1/R1 - 1/R2), where "f" is the focal length and "n" is the refractive index of the lens material.
The radius of curvature is a critical factor in lens design as it determines the shape and optical properties of the lens. For example, a lens with a flatter curvature will have a wider field of view, while a lens with a steeper curvature will have a narrower field of view. Additionally, the radius of curvature also affects the amount of distortion, aberration, and magnification of the lens.
The radius of curvature of a water lens is typically smaller than that of a glass lens. This is because water has a lower refractive index than glass, meaning that it bends light less aggressively. As a result, the curvature of a water lens needs to be steeper to achieve the same optical effects as a glass lens.
The optical power of a lens is directly related to its curvature, with a steeper curvature resulting in a higher optical power. This is because a steeper curvature means that the lens will bend light more, resulting in a stronger magnification effect. The relationship between the radius of curvature and optical power is represented by the formula P = (n-1) / R, where "P" is the optical power and "n" is the refractive index of the lens material.