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4 A student is investigating the relationship between the thickness of a converging (convex) lens
and its focal length. Fig. 4.1 shows the cross-section of a converging lens.
The focal length f of a lens can be calculated if u (the distance between the object and the lens)
and v (the distance between the lens and the image on a screen) are known.
uv
The equation is: f=
(u + v)
Fig. 4.1
Plan an experiment to investigate the relationship between the thickness t and the focal length f of
converging lenses. You may add to Fig. 4.1 as part of your answer.
The following apparatus is available to the student:
illuminated object
selection of lenses of different thicknesses and a lens holder
screen
metre rule
30 cm ruler
two rectangular wooden blocks with the longest sides longer than the diameter of the lenses.
In your plan, you should:
• draw a diagram to show the arrangement of the apparatus, labelling u and v
• explain briefly how you would carry out the investigation, including the measurements you
would take
• explain briefly how you would determine the thickness t of each lens (you may draw a diagram
if it helps your explanation)
• draw a suitable table, with column headings, to show how you would display your readings
(you do not need to use the equation to calculate focal length).
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