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Paper 3 structured question: Thin lenses

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Understanding how lenses manipulate light.

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Diverging Lens Behavior

Describe the behavior of light rays passing through a diverging lens.

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    Describe the effect of a diverging lens on parallel light rays.

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Paper 3 structured question: Thin lenses

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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.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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