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What is the concept of spherical lenses?
Question

What is the concept of spherical lenses?

A.

Radiation of light

B.

Light refraction

C.

Scattering of light

D.

Light reflection

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Light refraction.
· Spherical lenses work based on the principle of light refraction, which occurs when light passes through the lens and bends due to the change in medium.
· There are two types of spherical lenses: convex (converging) and concave (diverging).
· Convex lenses bring light rays together to a focal point, while concave lenses spread them out.
· The curvature of the lens affects how much the light bends, determining the focal length and the image's size.
· Refraction happens because light travels at different speeds in different media, such as air and glass. Spherical lenses are used in magnifying glasses, cameras, and corrective eyewear.
Additional Knowledge:
· Radiation of light: Involves the emission of light energy, such as from the sun or other luminous sources.
· Scattering of light: Happens when light is deflected in various directions by particles or irregularities in a medium, leading to phenomena like the blue sky.
· Light reflection: Occurs when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror, and does not pass through the medium.

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