College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 23 - Mirrors and Lenses - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 805: 21

Answer

Spherical aberration is caused by a spherical lens surface. The rays that pass through the outer edges of the lens are not focused to the same place as those that pass through the center of the lens. This causes a fuzzy image.

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Spherical aberration is caused by a spherical lens surface. The rays that pass through the outer edges of the lens are not focused to the same place as those that pass through the center of the lens. This causes a fuzzy image.
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