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Which of the following optical devices can be used to produce a parallel beam of rays from a point source of light? (A) Convex lens (B) Concave
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Which of the following optical devices can be used to produce a parallel beam of rays from a point source of light?
(A) Convex lens
(B) Concave lens
(C) Concave mirror
(D) Convex mirror

A.

Both (B) and (C)

B.

Both (A) and (C)

C.

Both (A) and (B)

D.

Both (A) and (D)

Correct option is B

The Correct answer is (B) - Both (A) and (C).

To produce a parallel beam of rays from a point source of light, we need an optical device that can focus the rays in a parallel direction.

  • Convex lens : A convex lens can be used to produce a parallel beam of rays when the point source of light is placed at its focal point. The rays emerging from the lens will then be parallel. This is because a convex lens converges parallel rays to a focal point, or vice versa, if the light source is at the focal point.

  • Concave lens : A concave lens diverges rays, so it cannot produce a parallel beam of rays from a point source. It would spread the rays out instead.

  • Concave mirror : A concave mirror can also produce a parallel beam of rays if the point source is placed at its focal point. The rays reflecting off the mirror will be parallel.

  • Convex mirror : A convex mirror diverges rays, so it cannot produce a parallel beam of rays from a point source.

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