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Magnification by Thin Lenses

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Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a lens?

(a) Water

(b) Glass

(c) Plastic

(d) Clay

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Solution

(d) A lens allows light to pass through it. Since clay does not show such property, it cannot be used to make a lens.

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