When light rays from the sun fall on a convex lens along a direction parallel to its axis,which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    Focal length for all colours is the same.
  • B
    Focal length for violet colour is the shortest.
  • C
    Focal length for yellow colour is the longest.
  • D
    Focal length for red colour is the shortest.

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