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← HistoryWithin Alhazen's geometrical optics, which consequence arises when accurately deriving angles using algebraic methods?
A)Increased parabolic mirror efficiency
B)Refractive error reduction accuracy increases✓
C)Elliptical lens aberration increases
D)Aberrations increase regardless of calculations
💡 Explanation
Algebra allows precise angular relationships using Snell's Law, therefore refractive error in lenses and mirrors gets reduced. Iterative solutions converge precisely rather than accumulating using the method of trial method alone, because algebra solves non-linear equations
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