Scribd
Upload
455 views2 pages

Peka Sains - Form 4 7.2

This experiment aimed to determine if the thickness of a convex lens affects its focal length. The hypothesis was that a thicker lens would have a shorter focal length. Different convex lenses with varying thicknesses were used in the apparatus to measure each lens's focal length. The results supported the hypothesis by showing the thinner lenses had longer focal lengths while the thicker lenses had shorter focal lengths, confirming the focal length is dependent on the lens thickness.

Uploaded by

winniepeter1313
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
455 views2 pages

Peka Sains - Form 4 7.2

This experiment aimed to determine if the thickness of a convex lens affects its focal length. The hypothesis was that a thicker lens would have a shorter focal length. Different convex lenses with varying thicknesses were used in the apparatus to measure each lens's focal length. The results supported the hypothesis by showing the thinner lenses had longer focal lengths while the thicker lenses had shorter focal lengths, confirming the focal length is dependent on the lens thickness.

Uploaded by

winniepeter1313
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Aim: To study the focal length of a convex lens

Problem Statement: Does the thickness of lens affects the focal length?
Hypothesis: The thicker the lens, the shorter the focal length.
Variable:
(a) Manipulated : Thickness of the lens
(b) Responding : Focal length
(c) Fixed : Types of lens
Apparatus and material: Convex lens of different thickness, lens holder, ruler and white screen.
Procedure:

1. The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram.


2. The lens was directed at a distant object.
3. The screen was adjusted until a sharp image formed on the screen.
4. The distance between the lens and the screen was measured.
5. The experiment was repeated using another convex lens with a different thickness.
Result:
Thickness of the lens Focal length(cm)
Thin
Moderate
Thick

Discussion:
The focal length of a convex lens depends on the thickness of the lens. A thin convex lens has a
longer focal length. A thick convex lens has a shorter focal length.
Hypothesis is accepted.
Conclusion:
The thicker the convex lens, the shorter the focal length.

You might also like