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Magnification

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Meaning

Magnification is when the image on an object is made to appear larger than the object.

About Magnification

A convex lens can be used to magnify the image of an object.
Different lenses have a different magnification.

Calculating Magnification

Image Length = Object Length x Magnification

Magnification = (Image Length)/(Object Length)