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What is the effect of a thin converging lens on parallel light rays?

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What is the effect of a thin converging lens on parallel light rays?.

  1. A.They diverge
  2. B.They converge at a focal point
  3. C.They remain unchanged
  4. D.They scatter

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Thin Converging Lens

A thin converging lens is used to focus light rays from a distant object.

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    Explain the effect of a thin converging lens on parallel light rays.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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