Object Distance Vs Image Distance Essay

The results were a success and were exactly done the way that was explained in the procedure. There were a few complications when it came down to it. Since there were not enough resources, our group had to cut the length of the basic optical bench by half a meter instead of a meter that was instructed in the procedure. Our group learned that if the object distance is smaller than the image distance, then it projects a larger image, which leaves a larger image size. If the object distance is larger than the image distance, then it will project a smaller image, which in turn leaving it with a smaller image size. With this, we were also able to see how the light was refracted and how the magnification changed within every trial. Our group also noticed that if the …show more content…
I did not expect to see a difference between object and image distance. But that was the important factor that resulted in knowing how the light rays would pass through the lens. I also did not expect for the light to be affected if there was a shed of light in the room. Turns out, it makes a really big difference by doing so. As part of doing an experiment, it is very crucial to show as much evidence as possible in order to prove if it worked or not. In this case it did, but the pictures would have been much better if we were prepared and brought a better camera to take pictures rather than just using a regular cellular phone. Even though we did not use a concave lens, we were able to study the use of convex lenses and see the difference that would have been made if we had used it. The way an image converges and diverges, as well as magnification, impacts the way the images would look. The purpose of this experiment was to find out the focal length and I was able to do so with the help of my group members. I was able to learn how to calculate and figure out how to determine