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Define the term focal length of a lens.
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Focal length is the distance measured from the optical centre to the focus. The symbol for it is f. 

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Chapter 2: Light - Exercise 2.2 i [Page 101]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Light
Exercise 2.2 i | Q 4 | Page 101
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Chapter 5 Refraction through a Lens
EXERCISE - 5 (A) | Q 21. | Page 109

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