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The teacher is demonstrating the experiment of the focal length of a convex lens using the u-v…

Physics20251 markShort answer
The teacher is demonstrating the experiment of the focal length of a convex lens using the u-v method. After the teacher takes readings P and Q, he/she assigns two students (Student 1 and Student 2) to take the subsequent readings, assuming that the teacher is right. The graph shows the readings. How should Student 2 adjust the screen to obtain an accurate reading?
Figure 75
Figure 75

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He should move his screen 3 cm farther from the lens.
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

From ISC 2025 Practice Physics, question 75(b).

Check your working with the Lens and mirror calculator: image distance, magnification and nature for any lens or mirror, with the ray diagram.