WBBSEClass XPhysical ScienceLight – Reflection and Refraction02 Mark2022 Easy

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What is meant by the principal axis of a concave lens?

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The principal axis of a concave lens is an imaginary straight line that runs horizontally through the center of the lens. It helps measure angles of light as they pass through the lens.

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