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SAT Subject Test
The set of lettered choices below refers to multiple questions. Select the one lettered choice that best answers each question. A choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all in each set.
A beam of light is incident on a rectangular opening in the front of a box, as shown in the side view above. The back of the box is open. After passing through the box, the light is incident on a screen. The following devices may be in the box, positioned as shown.
Which device could produce a tiny spot of light on the screen?
Select an Answer
Correct Answer:
Yes
Correct Answer:
No
Correct Answer:
No
Correct Answer:
No
Correct Answer:
No
View Correct Answer
The correct answer is a convex lens. To produce a tiny spot of light, the optical device must cause the rays to converge and create a real image on the screen. Of the devices shown, only a convex lens can accomplish this.
Question Difficulty:
medium