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WAEC Physics 2021 Theory — Question 19

Question 19 of 35 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2021 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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10(a)(i). Define each of the following terms as it relates to converging lenses: I. focal length; II. optical centre.

Model answer

I. Focal length: the distance between the optical centre of the lens and its principal focus. II. Optical centre: the point through the lens through which light rays pass undeviated (the geometric centre of the lens).

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