Lensmaker's Equation

In this experiment you will determine the focal length of a concave lens in two ways: a) by direct measurement using ray tracing and b) by measuring the radius of curvature and using the lensmaker’s equation.

Grade Level: CollegeHigh School

Subject: Physics

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