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The Lens Equation

     

 

     
Therefore

 

The ratio H/h is called the linear magnification produced by the lens.

Now,
 

therefore

This gives

which, after a bit of messing around gives

This as called the lens equation.*

* Although this is called the lens equation it can also be applied to images formed by curved mirrors.

 

© David Hoult 2008