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The focal point of a lens is the point where light rays converge after passing through the lens. It is the point where the light is focused to form an image. The distance between the lens and the focal point determines how the light is focused - a shorter distance results in a more focused image, while a longer distance results in a more spread out image.

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What is the point at which light becomes focused?

The point at which light becomes focused is called the focal point. This is where all the light rays coming from a given point converge after passing through a lens or reflecting off a mirror. At the focal point, the light is concentrated to create a sharp image.


Do convex lenses have negative focal length?

No, convex lenses have positive focal lengths. The focal length is the distance from the lens to its focal point where light rays converge. In convex lenses, parallel light rays are focused to a point on the opposite side of the lens, resulting in a positive focal length.


What is the focal point of a mirror and how does it affect the reflection of light?

The focal point of a mirror is the point where parallel rays of light converge or appear to diverge after reflecting off the mirror. The position of the focal point determines the type of reflection produced by the mirror.


How does a converging lens bring an object inside its focal point into focus?

A converging lens brings an object inside its focal point into focus by refracting light rays that are parallel to the lens axis. These light rays converge at the focal point, creating a clear and focused image of the object.


What point of the converging lens can the object not be seen?

The object can't be seen at the focal point of a converging lens. This is because light rays from the object are focused at the focal point and don't diverge to form a real image.


What is the focal length of a magnifying glass and how does it affect its ability to magnify objects?

The focal length of a magnifying glass is the distance between the lens and the point where light rays converge to form a focused image. A shorter focal length means the lens will bend light more sharply, resulting in a greater magnification of objects. Conversely, a longer focal length will produce less magnification.


How does the curvature of a concave lens affect the location of the focal point?

In a concave lens, the focal point is located on the same side as the incoming light rays. A more curved concave lens will have a shorter focal length, bringing the focal point closer to the lens surface.


When light strikes a convex lens the light beam?

When light strikes a convex lens, the light beam converges to a point called the focal point. This is due to the lens refracting or bending the light rays towards a central point. The distance from the lens to the focal point is called the focal length.


Can a concave mirror focus light?

Yes, a concave mirror can focus light. When light rays reflect off a concave mirror, they can come together at a single point known as the focal point. This can create a focused image.


Difference between focal point and focal length?

The focal point is the point where light converges after it passes through a concave lens. The focal length is the distance of the focal point to the lens. Same for a convex lens, except that the focal point is the imaginary point from where light deflected from lens seems to have emerged.


A light beam striking a concave inward curve mirror reflects and?

converges towards a focal point if the light is emitted from the focal point or beyond it. If the light source is located between the mirror and the focal point, the reflected light diverges.


The point where light waves appear to meet after being reflected by a mirror or lens?

The point is known as the focal point or focus. Light waves converge at this point after being reflected by a mirror or lens, allowing for clear and focused images to be formed.