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

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

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

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Effect of Lenses on Light

Consider the behavior of light rays passing through thin lenses.

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    State the effect of a converging lens on parallel light rays.

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