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Match each formula to what it describes

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs
  1. Left
    1/v + 1/u = 1/f
    Right
    the mirror equation
  2. Left
    1/v − 1/u = 1/f
    Right
    the thin lens formula
  3. Left
    1/f = ((n₂−n₁)/n₁)(1/R₁ − 1/R₂)
    Right
    the lens maker's formula

Explanation

The five relations the chapter is built on. Source: syllabus Physics Part II, Ch 9 Ray Optics and Optical Instruments.
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