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sherianna
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Project Question: how do i create a hypothesis for this.In this experiment you will measure the apparent size of an object through a magnifying lens at different optical distances compared to the actual size of the object and discover a relationship between magnification and optical distance of a lens.
Project Due Date: 1-8-13
Project Status: I am just starting

sdcience fair project

Post by sherianna »

what physics principle applies to my project a magnifying discovery I got to have it by today or tomorrow
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Re: sdcience fair project

Post by deleted-2131 »

Hi sherianna,

Given the limited information in your post, it sounds like the physical principle at work in your project is magnification by lenses.

This Wikipedia article discusses magnification: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnification

You may also find this Hyperphysics page useful: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hb ... immag.html
All the best,
Terik
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