Some students determine the focal length of a converging lens by two different methods.
They use the apparatus shown in Fig. 2.1.
A student sets the distance U between the illuminated triangle and the lens.
She moves the screen until a sharp image of the triangle is seen on the screen.
Method 1
Calculate the actual distance U between the illuminated triangle and the lens in the experiment.
Briefly describe a technique to obtain an image on the screen that is as sharp as possible in this experiment.
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On Fig. 2.2, the height of the illuminated triangle, hO is measured to be 1.5 cm.
On Fig. 2.3, the height of the image, hI, on the screen is measured to be 2.4 cm.
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State one precaution that could be taken to ensure that the measurements in the experiment are taken as reliably as possible.
Suggest which of Method 1 or Method 2 is likely to give the more accurate value for the focal length.
Explain the reason for your choice.
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