Difference between concave and convex lens

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Posted by Gaurav Singh 6 years, 9 months ago
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Gaurav Seth 6 years, 9 months ago
| Meaning | Convex lens refers to the lens which merges the light rays at a particular point, that travels through it. | Concave lens can be identified as the lens which disperses the light rays around, that hits the lenses. |
| Figure | <a href="https://keydifferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/convex-lens.jpg"> </a> |
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| Curve | Outward | Inward |
| Light | Converges | Diverges |
| Centre and edges | Thicker at the center, as compared to its edges. | Thinner at the center as compared to its edges. |
| Focal length | Positive | Negative |
| Image | Real and inverted image. | Virtual, erect and diminished image. |
| Objects | Appear closer and larger. | Appear smaller and farther. |
| Used to | Correct hyperopia. | Correct myopia. |
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Dominic Toretto 6 years, 9 months ago
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