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The shape of a concave lens is such that the middle part is thinner than the edge. If one side of the lens is flat, then the other side will be shaped inward like a cave, kind of like this: [(
You can also have a concave lens where both sides are shaped inward, like this: )(
You can even have a concave lens where one side is shaped outward, and the other side is shaped inward, as long as the inward-shaped side is more dramatic than the outward-shaped side.
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A lens that curves outward is called?
)( is a concave lens() is a convex lens
Which of the following lenses is a converging lens A double-convex lens B spherical-convex lens C plano-concave lens D convexo-concave lens?
Double-convex lens
What lenses refract light outward and are thinner in the middle?
its a concave lens(:
What kind of lens can be used to produce a virtual image?
Convex lens produces both real and virtual images. But concave lens produces only virtual images for real objects. If object is virtual then real image could be produced by a concave lens.
To magnify an object would you use a convex lens or a concave lens?
You would use a convex lens.
A lens that curves outward is called?
)( is a concave lens() is a convex lens
What is a concave lens?
A lens that is thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges is called a concave lens.
What is another name for concave lens?
A concave lens is otherwise known as a diverging lens.
How are concave lens and convex lens different?
The convex lens bulges out at the center, while the concave lens bulges in at the center. The convex lens magnifies, while the concave lens reduces.
Why is concave lens called a negative lens?
Concave lens is called a negative lens because it has a negative focal length.
What is the diff of concave and convex lens?
Concave lens caves in )( like that and Convex lens bulges out () like that
What is a sentence for concave lens?
A Concave lens is used to correct short- sightedness.
Explain the shape of a concave lens and a convex lens?
A convex lens is thicker in the center than at the edges. A convex lens is like a concave mirror.A concave lens is thinner in the center than at the edges.
How do you use concave lens in a sentence?
A concave lens is thinner at the centre. People who are short sighted often use a concave lens to help them see better.
Concave in a sentence?
His glasses have a concave lens.
What type of lens is in the eyepiece of a reflecting telecope?
Concave lens.
When does a concave lens act as convex lens?
A convex lens acts as concave lens when it is kept in a medium whose optical density is higher than the lens itself. And the vice-verse is also true .i.e, a concave lens can act as convex lens too .
