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प्रश्न
Define the term focus of a lens.
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उत्तर
The focus of a lens (often called the principal focus) is a specific point on its principal axis where light rays parallel to the axis either converge or appear to originate from after passing through the lens.
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For an object placed at a distance 20 cm in front of a convex lens, the image is at a distance 20 cm behind the lens. The focal length of the convex lens is ______.
State the condition of the following:
A lens has both its focal lengths equal.
Fig shows an object PQ placed on the principle axis of a lens L. The two foci of the kens are F1 and f2. The image formed by the lens is erect, Virtual and dimnished.

(i) Draw the outline ofthe lens L used and Named it.
(ii) Draw a ray of light starting from Q and passing through O. show the same ray after refraction by the lens.
(iii) Draw another ray from Q Which is incident parallel to the principle axis and show how it emerges after refraction from the lens.
(iv) Locate the final image formed.
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