College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 24 - Conceptual Questions - Page 934: 2

Answer

A magnifying glass is a type of lens that can make objects appear larger. When you hold it over a piece of white paper and adjust its position, you can move the magnifying glass until the image of an overhead light (for example, a light bulb) is projected onto the paper. This is because the magnifying glass is able to focus the light from the overhead light and project it onto the paper, making it appear larger. It is a simple way to magnify an object.

Work Step by Step

A magnifying glass is a type of lens that can make objects appear larger. When you hold it over a piece of white paper and adjust its position, you can move the magnifying glass until the image of an overhead light (for example, a light bulb) is projected onto the paper. This is because the magnifying glass is able to focus the light from the overhead light and project it onto the paper, making it appear larger. It is a simple way to magnify an object.
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