Question
Differentiate between a convex and a concave lens.
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Convex Lens
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Concave Lens
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Convex lenses are thicker in the middle than at the edges.
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Concave lenses are thinner in the middle than at the edges.
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A convex lens can forms real and inverted image. When the object is placed very close to the lens, the image formed is virtual, erect and magnified.
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A concave lens always forms erect, virtual and smaller image than the object.
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A convex lens can be used as a.
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A concave lens cannot be used as.
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Magnifying glass A convex lens converges (bends inward) the light generally falling on it.
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A magnifying glass A concave lens diverges (bends outward) the light.
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