A light bulb is in front of a converging lens, creating a well-focused image of the light bulb on the screen on the opposite side of the lens. If the light is moved farther from the lens, how can the screen be adjusted to keep the image in focus?

A. The screen should be moved further from the lens.
B. The screen should be made larger, but in the same place.
C. The screen should be moved closer to the lens.
D. No changes need to be made to the screen.


Ans: C. The screen should be moved closer to the lens.

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