The statement that light rays pass without bending from the center of curvature is not entirely accurate. According to the principles of geometrical optics, when a light ray passes through a spherical lens, it undergoes refraction, which causes it to bend or deviate from its original path. This bending of light is what enables lenses to focus light and form images.

The center of curvature of a spherical lens is a point on the optical axis that is equidistant from both surfaces of the lens. While it is true that light rays passing through the center of curvature of a lens do not experience any net deviation, they do undergo refraction as they enter and exit the lens.

Here's what happens when light passes through the center of curvature of a converging lens:

1. As a light ray approaches the lens from one side (often referred to as the object side), it intersects the center of curvature.

2. At the point of intersection with the center of curvature, the light ray is aligned with the optical axis of the lens.

3. Since the angle of incidence (the angle between the incoming light ray and the normal to the lens surface) is zero, the angle of refraction (the angle between the refracted light ray and the normal) is also zero.

4. In other words, the light ray passes through the center of curvature without any angular deviation or bending.

5. After passing through the center of curvature, the light ray continues in a straight line towards the other side of the lens (often referred to as the image side).

So, while the light ray does not experience any bending at the center of curvature itself, it does undergo refraction as it enters and exits the lens, following the laws of refraction. It's important to note that the bending or focusing of light occurs at other points along the lens's surface, depending on the shape of the lens and the incident angle of the light rays.