What is the focal length of a lens? the distance between the object and the image distance between the object and the center of the lens the distance between the center of the lens and the image the distance between the focal point and the center of the lens
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- The focal length of a lens is a measure of how strongly the lens converges or diverges light. It is the distance over which initially collimated (parallel) rays are brought to a focus. Show more…
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