What is the MOST Important Property That Enables a Lens

Question

What is the MOST important property that enables a lens to magnify an image?
A) absorption
B) fluorescence
C) reflection
D) refraction
E) scattering

Accepted Answer

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through a lens. The degree of refraction determines the magnification power of the lens. Therefore, refraction is the most important property that enables a lens to magnify an image.