2. Simple Magnifier
o angular magnification a near point
• to view an object • as one moves closer
better, a larger image than the near point, the
must be made on the image formed in the
retina which can be retina becomes blurry
done by bringing the
object closer
• the distance from which
our eyes can focus a
clear and sharp image
from an object is called
3. Simple Magnifier
o converging lens
• produce a virtual image • F = focal distance and
at infinity from which near point is 25 cm
our eyes can focus on (standard close focus
and sharpen the image distance)
on our retina
• the magnification of
that magnifier is
measured by:
M = (near point)/f
5. Simple Magnifier
o examples of simple • the spherical shape is
distorted , but still capable
magnifiers of forming an image.
• jeweler's loupe
• eyepieces of microscope
and telescopes
• water droplet
• magnifies the object
behind it
•droplets are formed
because of surface tension
6. References
o Nave, R. Simple Magnifier. Retrieved from
http://hyperphysics.phy-
astr.gsu.edu/hbase/geoopt/simmag.html
o Doug, D. (2003). Simple Magnifier. Retrieved from
http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cfadd/1160/Ch26OIn/Mag.
html