What is a Complex Lens? Convex or Concave?

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A complex lens refers to a compound lens system that consists of multiple individual lenses working together. In the context of optics, when an object is placed at the principal focus of a complex lens, the correct outcome is that no image is formed at all. This discussion clarifies the distinction between convex and concave lenses, emphasizing that the classification of the lens type is less relevant when discussing complex lenses.

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When an object is placed at the principle focus of a complex lens, then the image is
A) larger and inverted
B) smaller and inverted
C) the same size and inverted
D) not formed at all
Incorrect. Your answer=C, Correct answer=D

MY QUESTION: WHAT ON EARTH IS A COMPLEX LENS? CONVEX OR CONCAVE?
thanks
 
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fatty005005 said:
MY QUESTION: WHAT ON EARTH IS A COMPLEX LENS?
I suspect it means a compound lens: several lenses combined together.
CONVEX OR CONCAVE?
Does it matter?
 

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