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Physics Question on Ray optics and optical instruments

What is lateral shift with respect to optics ?

A

The parallel distance between the incident ray and the emergent ray

B

The perpendicular distance between the incident ray and the emergent ray

C

The perpendicular distance between the incident ray and the reflected ray

D

The parallel distance between the incident ray and the reflected ray

Answer

The perpendicular distance between the incident ray and the emergent ray

Explanation

Solution

Answer (b) The perpendicular distance between the incident ray and the emergent ray