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The point on the principal axis of a convex lens, such that rays of light starting from it on passing through the lens, move parallel to the principal axis is called :


A

first focal point

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second focal point

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C

optical centre

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D

aperture of lens

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Solution

The correct option is A

first focal point


The explanation for the correct answer:

(a) first focal point

It is the point where the rays starting from it when passes through the lens go parallel to the axis.


The explanation for the incorrect option:

(b) second focal point

It is the point of the image when the object is placed at infinity.

(c) optical center

It is the point that is the center of the optical center.

(d) aperture of lens

It is the body of the lens from which the rays get reflected.

Thus the point on the principal axis of a convex lens, such that rays of light starting from it on passing through the lens, move parallel to the principal axis is called the first focal length.


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