Q140 / 150 · MHT CET 2023 (09 May Shift 1) · Physics

The rays of different colours fail to converge at a point after passing through a thick converging lens. This defect is called

A
spherical aberration
B
distortion
C
coma
Correct answer
D
chromatic aberration

Solution

Std.11|CH-9|Subtopic-9.10

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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