A ray of light from the object, parallel to the principal axis, after refraction from a convex lens, passes through ___.

the principal focus on the other side of the lens

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the centre of curvature on the other side of the lens

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the centre of curvature on the same side of the lens

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the principal focus on the same side of the lens

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The correct option is A the principal focus on the other side of the lens
A ray of light from the object, parallel to the principal axis, after refraction from a convex lens, passes through the principal focus on the other side of the lens.

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Q. A ray of light, after refraction through a convex lens emerges parallel to the principal axis. The incident ray when produced appear to come from a point on principal axis. Name the point :

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A ray of light from the object, parallel to the principal axis, after refraction from a convex lens, passes through ___.

The correct option is A the principal focus on the other side of the lensA ray of light from the object, parallel to the principal axis, after refraction from a convex lens, passes through the principal focus on the other side of the lens.

The correct option is A the principal focus on the other side of the lens
A ray of light from the object, parallel to the principal axis, after refraction from a convex lens, passes through the principal focus on the other side of the lens.