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Lenses — AQA GCSE Physics 8463
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AQA GCSE Physics · 8463
Lenses
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Construct ray diagrams to illustrate image formation by convex and concave lenses.
Calculate magnification using the equation:
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magnification = \frac{image\ height}{object\ height}
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