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What type of lens is a magnifying glass?

A. Diverging

B. Spherical

C. Converging

D. Achromatic

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A magnifying glass (called a hand lens in laboratory contexts) is a convex or converging lens that is used to produce a magnified image of an object. The lens is usually mounted in a frame with a handle.

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