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Simon Bridge said:
OK - so if that is v, then v+u = ?somecelxis said:
The graph of (u+v) against u in geometrical optics is derived using the lens equation, which states that 1/u + 1/v = 1/f, where u is the object distance, v is the image distance, and f is the focal length of the lens. By rearranging this equation, we can get the formula (u+v) against u = 1/f. This formula is used to plot the graph, with (u+v) on the y-axis and u on the x-axis.
The graph of (u+v) against u in geometrical optics is significant because it helps us understand the relationship between the object distance and the image distance for a given lens. By analyzing the graph, we can determine the properties of the image formed by the lens, such as its size, orientation, and location.
The shape of the lens does not affect the graph of (u+v) against u in geometrical optics. This is because the lens equation and the formula for the graph do not take into account the shape of the lens. However, the focal length of the lens does affect the graph, as it determines the slope of the line on the graph.
Yes, the graph of (u+v) against u can be used for any type of lens as long as the lens follows the thin lens approximation. This means that the lens must be thin compared to its radius of curvature and the light rays must be close to the optical axis.
The power of a lens can be determined by finding the slope of the line on the graph of (u+v) against u. The power is equal to the reciprocal of the slope, or 1/slope. This is because the slope represents the change in (u+v) with respect to u, which is equivalent to the change in v with respect to u. Since the power of a lens is defined as 1/f, where f is the focal length, the slope of the graph can be used to calculate the power of the lens.
