Physics A-Level

Intermediate image

What Intermediate image means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.

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A real image formed at the objective's focal plane by non-axial parallel rays, sitting exactly at the shared focal plane of both lenses.

AQA · Astronomical telescope consisting of two converging lenses (A-level only) (study guide)

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Astronomical telescope consisting of two converging lenses (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)

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