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Question

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

Options

  • Water

  • Glass

  • Plastic

  • Clay 

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Solution

Clay

Explanation:

since it is opaque and does not let light pass through it.

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Chapter 5: Refraction of Light - Exercise 3 [Page 241]

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Chapter 5 Refraction of Light
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