Aim :
To prove focal length of convex lens is increased when it is kept in water.
Apparatus :
Convex lens, water, cylindrical vessel, circular lens holder, stone.
Procedure :
1. Take a cylindrical vessel like glass tumbler.
2. Its height must be greater than the focal length of lens, (the around four times focal length of lens).
3. Keep a black stone inside the vessel at its bottom.
4. Pour the water into the vessel such that the height of the water level from the top of the stone is greater than the focal length of lens.
5. Now dip the lens horizontally using a circular lens holder.
6. Set the distance between stone and lens that is equal to or less than focal length of lens.
7. Now see the stone through the lens.
8. We can see the image of the stone.
9. If we dip the lens to a certain height which is greater than the focal length of lens in air, still we can see the image.
10. This shows that the focal length of convex lens has increased in water.
11. Thus we conclude that the focal length of lens depends upon the surrounding medium.
Note : For convenience, use 5 or 10 cm focal length convex lens.
