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Physics coursework; Finding the focal length of a lens using a graphical method.  

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Physics coursework; Finding the focal length of a lens using a graphical method. Planning: Firstly the rough focal length of my lens will need to be found to assist me in my real experiment. A simple way to do this would be, to hold the lens up to a flat white wall opposite a window when it is light outside, by moving the lens closer/ further away from the wall until an upside down image of objects outside the window (e.g. trees,) is produced, I can estimate an focal length for the lens which provides me with the minimum distance of (u), this saves time that would be spent trying to find a point from which I can begin measurements. The equipment will be set up as shown below: Apparatus: * Light source connected to a power pack * Wire grid (object) * 1m ruler (correct to the nearest mm) * a small bi-convex lens * a white...

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