Convex lens is also called a converging lens. - Vidyadip

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Convex lens is also called a converging lens.

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(i) When rays of light parallel to the principal axis pass through a convex lens, they meet at a common point on the principal axis, i.e. focus after refraction.
(ii) Since they pass through a common point after refraction, they are said to be converged.
(iii) Due to this, the convex lens is called converging lens.

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