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Principal Axis

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The principal axis is an imaginary line that passes through the center of a lens or mirror and is perpendicular to its surface.

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