Define principal axis, principal focus and focal length of a convex lens.

The principal axis of a lens is a line passing through the optical centre of the lens and perpendicular to both the faces of the lens.

The principal focus of a convex lens is a point on its principal axis to which light rays parallel to the principal axis converge after passing through the lens.


The focal length is the distance of the principle focus from the optical center of a lens.


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