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3.2.3a Converging and diverging lenses

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Question 23

Which statement about a thin diverging lens is correct?

A

All rays of light passing through the optical center of the lens are refracted parallel to the principal axis.

B

Rays of light initially parallel to the principal axis are refracted such that they appear to diverge from the principal focus.

C

The focal length of the lens is the distance between the front and rear principal focuses.

D

A diverging lens always forms a real and diminished image.

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3.2.3a Converging and diverging lenses Questions

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56 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 3.2.3a Converging and diverging lenses. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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