One ray is shown as it leaves an object placed before a positive lens. If this ray were continued to show its path through the lens, it would pass through point
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

Question

One ray is shown as it leaves an object placed before a positive lens. If this ray were continued to show its path through the lens, it would pass through point
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ray shown in the diagram is parallel to the principal axis, so it will pass through the focal point on the other side of the lens (point 2).

One Ray Is Shown as It Leaves an Object Placed