Quick Answer: The Optical Bench Single Rod is a chrome-plated steel rod on cast-iron support pillars with a millimetre scale from 0 to 1000mm. Sliding riders hold lenses, mirrors and object pins for focal length and image formation experiments.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Chrome-plated steel rod on cast-iron support pillars
Millimetre scale, 0 to 1000mm
Universal sliding riders for lenses, mirrors and object pins
Die-cast levelling base
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Rod
Chrome-plated steel
Supports
Cast-iron pillars
Scale
0 to 1000mm, millimetre graduations
Riders
Universal sliding riders for lenses, mirrors, object pins
Base
Die-cast, levelling
About This Product
Students slide the object pin, lens or mirror along the rod and read their positions on the scale to find focal lengths and study image formation. It is a straightforward bench for geometric optics practicals with lenses and mirrors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scale length of the Optical Bench Single Rod?
The rod carries a millimetre scale from 0 to 1000mm.
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