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The term used for the location of the cylinder in the lens is:

  1. Orbit

  2. Span

  3. Orientation

  4. Axis

The correct answer is: Axis

The term used for the location of the cylinder in the lens is known as the "axis". This refers to the orientation or direction of the cylindrical power in the lens. This is different from the other options "orbit", which refers to the path of an object or the eye socket, "span", which relates to length or distance, and "orientation", which is a general term for the position or direction of something. Therefore, "axis" is the most accurate term for describing the location of the cylinder in the lens.