How Does a Magnifying Glass Work?

What is the function of a magnifying glass?

Does a magnifying glass cause a real or virtual image?

Answer

A magnifying glass causes a virtual image.

When we use a magnifying glass, it creates a magnified virtual image of an object that appears larger than it actually is. This virtual image is formed due to the convex lens in the magnifying glass that refracts the light rays passing through it.

The convex shape of the lens causes the light rays to converge and intersect, creating an enlarged image for the observer. This virtual image is located on the same side as the object being viewed and appears larger and closer than the actual object.

So, when you use a magnifying glass, you are actually looking at a virtual image that is magnified and made clearer by the lens. It allows you to see small details and texts more easily by making them appear larger.