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The defect in image formation for the wandering of the focus on the principal axis of a lens is called ________.

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spherical aberration

The correct answer is spherical aberration.

Combining convex and concave lenses appropriately. Using a stop (aperture) to block the marginal rays (those passing through the edge), although this reduces the brightness of the image. Using lenses with large focal lengths compared to their diameter (small relative aperture). It is important to correct spherical aberration for high-quality optical systems like telescopes, microscopes, and cameras.

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