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Why do concave lenses always form virtual images?

the rays converge


the rays extend backward


the rays diverge


the rays intersect

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Answer:

The extension of the refracted rays will intersect at a point. This point is known as the focal point. Notice that a diverging lens such as this double concave lens does not really focus the incident light rays that are parallel to the principal axis; rather, it diverges these light rays.

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