In a convex lens, ray parallel to the principal axis after refraction passes through which of the following?

through centre of curvature

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through optical centre

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through focus

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parallel to principal axis

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The correct option is C
through focus

The ray which is parallel to the principal axis after refraction through convex lens passes through the focus of convex lens as shown

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A ray of light after refraction through a lens emerges parallel to the principal axis of the lens. The incident ray passes through :

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(b) its first focus

(d) the centre of curvature of the first surface.

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A ray light incident on a lens parallel to its principal axis, after refraction passes through or appears to come from :

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(b) its optical centre

(d) the centre of curvation of its second surface.

A ray of light after refraction through a convex lens emerges parallel to the principal axis. (a) Draw a ray diagram to show it. (b) The incident ray passes through a point F on the principal axis. Name the point F.

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(a) retraces its path

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(d) becomes parallel to the principal axis.

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In a convex lens, ray parallel to the principal axis after refraction passes through which of the following?

The correct option is C through focus The ray which is parallel to the principal axis after refraction through convex lens passes through the focus of convex lens as shown

The correct option is C
through focus

The ray which is parallel to the principal axis after refraction through convex lens passes through the focus of convex lens as shown