General Science · Question 171

Question 171 of 200

A converging lens, thicker in the middle than at the edges, forms an image by

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Correct answer to question 171 (General Science): bending light rays inward to a focus

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A converging, or convex, lens bends parallel light rays inward so they meet at a focal point, which is how a magnifying glass or camera lens forms an image.

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