What is the expression for magnification of a lens?

  • A
    m = v/u
  • B
    m = -v/u
  • C
    m = u/v
  • D
    m = -u/v

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Through which point of a convex lens does a ray of light pass without undergoing refraction?

$(a)$ $A$ converging lens forms a real and inverted image of an object at a distance of $100 \, cm$ from it. Where should an object be placed in front of the lens so that the size of the image is twice the size of the object? Also, calculate the power of the lens.
$(b)$ State the laws of refraction.

$A$ convex lens has a focal length of $25\, cm$. Calculate the distance of the object from the lens if the image is to be formed on the opposite side of the lens at a distance of $75\, cm$ from the lens. What will be the nature of the image?

$A$ $2.0 \text{ cm}$ tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length $10 \text{ cm}$. The distance of the object from the lens is $15 \text{ cm}$. Find the position,nature,and size of the image formed.

$A$ student focused the image of a candle flame on a white screen by placing the flame at various distances from a convex lens. He noted his observations:
ObservationDistance of flame from the lens $(cm)$Distance of screen from the lens $(cm)$
$(i)$$60$$20$
$(ii)$$40$$24$
$(iii)$$30$$30$
$(iv)$$24$$40$
$(v)$$15$$70$

$(a)$ From the above table, find the focal length of the lens without using the lens formula.
$(b)$ Which set of observations is incorrect and why?
$(c)$ In which case will the size of the object and the image be the same? Give a reason for your answer.

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