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1

Which of these is not a property of lenses?

A

Focal length

B

Aperture

C

Refractive index

D

Magnification

correct option: c
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2

Aberrations of lenses are________

A

obstructions or obstacles that prevent image from being produced by a lens

B

corrections or improvements in the quality of the image produced by a lens

C

openings or channels by which the image is produced by a lens

D

distortions or imperfections in the image produced by a lens

correct option: d
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3

Magnification is the ________

A

The rate at which an object is enlarged by a lens

B

The degree to which an object is enlarged by a lens

C

The speed with which an object is formed by a lens

D

The distance between an object and its image formed by a lens 

correct option: b
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4

A convex lens is used to

A

Reflect light waves to a focal point 

B

Diverge light waves from a focal point

 

C

Converge light waves at a focal point

D

Diffract light waves from a focal point

correct option: c
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5

A concave lens is used to

A

Enlarge light waves

B

Reinforce light waves

C

Focus light waves

D

Diverge light waves   

correct option: d
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6

What is a lens and how many types are there?

Lenses are transparent objects that are used to refract and focus light waves. They are commonly used in optics and imaging systems to create clear and magnified images of objects. There are two types of lenses: convex and concave.

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7

What is the importance of lenses and their properties?

Understanding the properties of lenses is essential for designing and using optical systems effectively. By controlling the shape, size, and materials of lenses, it is possible to create clear and magnified images of objects.

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8

Which of the following optical instruments is used to magnify small objects?

A

Telescope

 

B

Microscope

C

Spectroscope

D

Periscope

correct option: d
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9

Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters the eye?

A

Iris

B

Pupil

C

Lens

D

Retina

correct option: a
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10

What type of lens is used to correct farsightedness?

A

Convex lens

B

Concave lens

C

Plano-convex lens

D

Plano-concave lens

correct option: a
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