Aim of the Experiment: To find the focal length of a convex mirror using a convex lens

Apparatus required:

1. Optical bench with uprights 5. Lens holder

2. Convex mirror 6. Mirror holder
3. Convex lens 7. Metre scale
4. Two needles 8. Spirit level

Theory:

f = PC/2 = R/2

Ray diagram:

Tabulation:

Sl. No. Position Position Position Image, Radius of Focal

of of of I'(in Curvature, Length,
Convex Object, Mirror, cm) R = MI' (in f (=
Lens, O M(in cm) R/2)
P(in cm) cm)
1 70 86.8 63.5 41.4 22.4 11.2
2 70 86.6 62.8 40.8 22 11
3 70 86.2 62.6 40.6 22 11
4 70 85 63 40.3 22.7 11.35
5 70 85.3 62.4 41 21.4 10.7

Calculation:

1. Mean value of radius of curvature, R =

2. Mean focal length, f =

Conclusion: The focal length of the given convex mirror was found to be ________ cm.