Draw a ray diagram to show how a converging lens is used as a magnifying glass to observe a small object. Mark on your diagram the foci of the lens and the position of the eye.

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The object is placed between focal point F1 and convex lens and its image is formed at the same side of the lens which is enlarged. So this lens can be used as a magnifying lens.

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