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← HistoryWhich consequence occurs when curved glass in Alhazen's burning mirror focuses sunlight?
A)Increased material temperatures and combustion✓
B)Elevated thermal conductivity and convection
C)Concentrated acoustic energy amplification
D)Electromagnetic frequency shifts with amplification
💡 Explanation
Focused lenses intensify photon flux via refraction which converts light energy into kinetic energy, because it elevates molecular vibration leading to increased material temperatures, allowing combustion; therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect, rather than effects relating to concentrated visible light.
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