A magnifying glass flips the image because light rays bend as they pass through the magnifying lens. This bending makes the top of an object appear at the bottom and vice versa. When the lens is at the right distance from the object and paper, the viewer sees an upside-down image on the paper.
This phenomenon is known as inverted projections. It results from the lens’s curved shape, which causes light to refract or bend. An experiment to demonstrate this principle involves placing a small object beneath a magnifying glass and observing the projected image on a surface beyond the lens. Participants can note the differences between the object and its magnified version.
Understanding this concept can lead to deeper explorations of optics and lenses. Next, we will delve into classic science experiments that further illustrate how lenses work. These experiments will allow us to observe real-time results while reinforcing the fundamental principles of light and its behavior when interacting with different types of lenses.
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