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प्रश्न
What is a lens?
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उत्तर
A lens is a transparent refracting medium bounded by two curved surfaces which are generally spherical.
संबंधित प्रश्न
A ray of light incident on a lens parallel to its principal axis, after refraction passes through or appears to come from ______.
In the diagram below, XX’ represents the principal axis, O the optical centre and F the focus of the lens. Complete the path of rays A and B as they emerge out of the lens.
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Study the diagram shown in the following Figure.
Name the lens LL’ and draw its outline.

Study the diagram shown in Fig. 5.56
Where is the image formed?

The diagram given below shows the position of an object OA in relation to a converging lens whose foci are at F1 and F2.

Describe three characteristic of the image.
State the condition of the following:
A ray passes undeviated through the lens.
In the following diagram ., the object and the image formed by the respective lenses are shown. Complete the ray diagram, and locate the focus. Find the focal length of the lens.

In the following diagram , the object and the image formed by the respective lenses are shown. Complete the ray diagram, and locate the focus. Find the focal length of the lens.

Make the correct choices in the following items :
A lens used as a magnifying glass
(i) ls a diverging lens
(ii) Produces a virtual image
(iii) ls placed with the object nearer the lens than the principle focus
Complete the following diagram and state what happens to the ray of light after refraction through the lens.



