The figure shows 6 paths meeting at a point on a diverging lens. Consider rays o
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Question
The figure shows 6 paths meeting at a point on a diverging lens. Consider rays of light striking the lens along of one of these paths and refracting. Label each of the combinations as either true or false, depending on whether they represent how rays would behave. The two points represent the focal points of the lens.
True False Light in along path V, out along path Z.
True False Light in along path Y, out along path V.
True False Light in along path U, out along path Y.
True False Light in along path W, out along path X.
True False Light in along path Y, out along path U.
Explanation / Answer
For a diverging lens, a ray which starts from the tip of object goes parallel to the principal axis and strikes the lens and gets refracted and moves outward away from the principal axis.
In the given diagram, Only ray W and U look fine.
As ray W gets refracted by the lens, it moves along X
As ray U gets refracted by the lens, it moves along Y.