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P-1 Lenses — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Lenses2 Marks
Question
A convex lens converges the rays of light falling on it.
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Answer

  • A convex lens can be regarded as made of a very large number of portions of triangular prisms. The bases of these prisms are towards the central thicker portion of the lens.
  • A ray of light passing through a prism bends towards its base. Hence, a convex lens converges the rays falling on it.

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