Quick Answer:The Optical Bench Single Rod is a school optics bench built on one rod with a millimetre scale and zero index, levelling feet, and sliding riders for 10–12 mm rods to carry lenses, mirrors and screens.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Single-rod track for mounting optical components in line.
Millimetre scale with a zero index along the bench.
Support feet fitted with levelling screws.
Takes sliding riders for 10–12 mm diameter rods.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Track
Single rod
Scale
Millimetre, with zero index
Supports
Feet with levelling screws
Rider fit
Sliding riders for 10–12 mm rods
How It Is Used
A light source, lens or mirror and screen are mounted on riders along the rod and moved until a sharp image forms. Positions are read from the scale to give object and image distances, which students use with the lens formula to find focal length and magnification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What riders fit the Optical Bench Single Rod?
It takes sliding rider mounts made for 10–12 mm diameter rods.
