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PHY 104 Refraction Through Lenses and Optical Instruments Objective Question
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Question

According to the text, a thin lens is defined by which characteristic?
Options
A Its material has a low index of refraction.
B Its thickness is small compared to its radius of curvature.
Correct Answer
C It is always made of glass, not plastic.
D It can only be used for converging light, not diverging.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states: 'Thin lenses are those whose thickness is small compared to their radius of curvature.'

Hint

Think about the geometric properties mentioned for a 'thin' lens.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Refraction Through Lenses and Optical Instruments
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 60 of 947
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