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

centre of curvature

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focus

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optical centre

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Solution

The correct option is C
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 :

(a) its optical centre

(b) its first focus

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

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

(a) its first focus

(b) its optical centre

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

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