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Question
The following diagram shows an object AB and a converging lens L with foci F1 and F2. Draw two rays from the object AB and complete the diagram to locate the position of the image CD. Also mark on the diagram the position of eye from where the image can be viewed.
Solution
The position of the image CD is located.
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