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Physics · L4 · Geometric Optics: Lenses, Mirrors, and Ray Diagrams · flowchart

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🔍 Draw parallel rayfrom object tipRefracts/reflectsthrough far focal pointDraw focal raythrough near focal pointEmerges parallelto optical axisDraw center ray(lens center / center of curvature)Passes through undeviated(or reflects straight back)Rays convergeon the same sideas outgoing light?✅ Real imaged_i > 0Virtual imaged_i < 0YesNo, extend backward

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