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3.2.3a Converging and diverging lenses

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Question 33

Which statement about a diverging lens is not correct?

A

A ray of light parallel to the principal axis is refracted so that it appears to diverge from the principal focus.

B

The principal focus of a diverging lens is a real point where refracted light rays actually meet.

C

The distance between the centre of the lens and the principal focus is the focal length.

D

A ray of light passing through the centre of the lens passes straight through without deviation.

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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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