To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graph between u and v

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to find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graph between u and v

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To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting a graph between the object distance (u) and the image distance (v), you can follow these steps:

  1. Set up the experiment: Place the convex lens on a holder and position it between a light source and a screen. Ensure that the lens is aligned properly and the light source is focused.

  2. Determine the object distance (u): Measure the distance between the object (the light source) and the lens. This will be the value for u.

  3. Measure the image distance (v): Move the screen back and forth until you obtain a sharp, focused image of the object. Measure the distance between the lens and the screen. This will be the value for v.

  4. Repeat the process: Change the position of the object and obtain a set of values for u and v. Repeat this step multiple times to get reliable measurements.

  5. Plot the graph: On a graph paper or using a graphing software, plot the values of u on the x-axis and the corresponding values of v on the y-axis. Each pair of values (u,v) will represent a point on the graph.

  6. Find the best-fit line: Draw a line or use a curve-fitting method to find the best-fit line that represents the relationship between u and v.

  7. Determine the focal length: The point where the best-fit line intersects the y-axis represents the focal length of the convex lens. This is the point where the image distance would be zero (v=0). Read the corresponding value of u from the x-axis to determine the focal length.

Remember to take multiple measurements and calculate the average values for u and v to minimize errors.

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