Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a lens? (a) Water (b) Glass (c) Plastic (d) Clay
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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(d) Clay cannot be used to make a lens because if the lens is made up of clay, the light rays cannot pass through it
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