Explain the effect of a thin converging lens on a parallel beam of light, noting that light rays from a distant object can be treated as parallel.

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Explain the effect of a thin converging lens on a parallel beam of light, noting that light rays from a distant object can be treated as parallel

• This point belongs to Light, especially Light outcomes.
• You need to be able to explain the effect of a thin converging lens on a parallel beam of light, noting that light rays from a distant object can be treated as parallel.
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