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How does the power of a lens change with curvature?
Reply 1
The power of a lens is defined as 1 over the focal length of said lens; ergo, a shorter focal length results in a greater power.

Focal length is inherently linked to curvature.
Reply 2
Original post by ns_2
The power of a lens is defined as 1 over the focal length of said lens; ergo, a shorter focal length results in a greater power.

Focal length is inherently linked to curvature.

Thank you so much :-)
Reply 3
Original post by JoshuaLawson14
Thank you so much :-)


See below for an illustration

Original post by JoshuaLawson14
How does the power of a lens change with curvature?


Hey there!

I've got this moved into the Physics forum for you. :smile:
Reply 5
Original post by RoyalSheepy
Hey there!

I've got this moved into the Physics forum for you. :smile:

Thank you but @ns_2 has given me an answer i can understand.

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