Which statement describes the aperture-to-radius-of-curvature relation assumed for a thin lens in elementary ray optics?

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Which statement describes the aperture-to-radius-of-curvature relation assumed for a thin lens in elementary ray optics? — Exam MCQ

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A. Aperture is much smaller than the radius of curvature — The source assumes a small aperture relative to surface curvature for paraxial optics. Strictly, thinness refers to lens thickness, while a small aperture is a separate approximation.

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B. Aperture equals the radius of curvature

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C. Aperture is much larger than the radius of curvature

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D. Aperture is independent of radius of curvature

Which statement describes the aperture-to-radius-of-curvature relation assumed for a thin lens in elementary ray optics?

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