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← HistoryWhich limit occurred in Alhazen's early optical experiments when attempting large lenses?
A)Chromatic aberration overwhelmed image formation
B)Spherical aberration distorted focal points✓
C)Material absorption blocked light transmission
D)Surface scattering diffused light excessively
💡 Explanation
Spherical aberration limited large lenses because refraction varied across the lens surface, causing blurring, therefore sharp focus was impossible. It was challenging to grind the precisely aspherical shapes needed for correction, rather than spherical ones.
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