Single Answer MCQ
Q-00106563

Which statement about the principal axis of a lens is true?

1

It passes through the focal point only

2

It is a curved line

3

It passes through both centers of curvature

4

It is always horizontal

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. It passes through both centers of curvature

Solution:

The principal axis of a lens is an imaginary straight line that passes through the two centers of curvature. Therefore, the correct answer is that it passes through both centers of curvature.

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