6A60.35 - Magnifying Lenses

Code Number:
6A60.35
Demo Title:
Magnifying Lenses
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Lenses and Image Formation
Area of Study:
Optics
Equipment:
Magnifying Lenses.
Procedure:

Place the large magnifying lens in front of your face in the classroom.

References:
  • Salvador Bosch Puig, Santiago Vallmitjana Rico, Ignasi Juvells Prades, "Geometrical Optics Study of the Magnifying Glass", TPT, Vol. 62, #4, April 2024, p. 295.
  • Mickey D. Kutzner and Samantha Snelling, "Measuring Magnification of Virtual Images Using Digital Cameras", TPT, Vol. 54, #8, Nov. 2016, p. 503.
  • Terrence P. Toepker, "Experimenting with Magnification", TPT, Vol. 48, # 9, December 2010, p. 564.
  • Christopher M. Graney, "Is Magnification Consistent?", TPT, Vol. 48, # 7, Oct. 2010, p. 475.
  • J. Gerard Anderson, "Matching Magnifiers", TPT, Vol. 39, #6, Sept. 2001, p. 325.
  • Barbara Andereck and Sherri Secrest, "The Magic Magnifier", TPT, Vol. 39, # 5, May 2001, p. 301.
  • Erlend H. Graf, "How Do You Use a Magnifying Glass?", TPT, Vol. 39, #5, May 2001, p. 298.
  • Pat Murphy, Ellen Macaulay, and the staff of the Exploratorium, "Lens Experiments", Exploratopia, p. 290.
  • Sara Stein, "Magnifications", The Science Book, p. 193.
  • Tik L. Liem, "Start A Fire With A Magnifying Glass", Invitations to Science Inquiry - Supplement to 1st and 2nd Ed. p. 78.

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