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The scientific name for a magnifying glass is a "convex lens." It typically consists of a simple lens that is thicker in the center than at the edges, which allows it to converge light rays and magnify objects. While "magnifying glass" is the common term, the underlying principle involves optics and lens design.
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Name of the magnifying glass used by jewellers?
A jewellers loupe.
In what year did Roger Bacon invent the magnifying glass?
Roger Bacon did not invent the magnifying glass. The first recorded use of a magnifying glass was by the ancient Romans around 60 AD. Roger Bacon, a medieval philosopher and scientist, did write about the principles of magnification and lenses in the 13th century.
Did the Romans invent the magnifying glass?
While the Romans did use glass extensively, there is no direct evidence to suggest they invented the magnifying glass. The earliest recorded use of a magnifying glass is attributed to the Arab scientist Alhazen in the 11th century.
What is the name of lens the watch makers glass is a?
The magnifying lens that a watchmaker uses for detail work is called a loop.
What is the science behind magnifying glass?
refraction
What is the name for the glass in a magnifying glass?
a lens..a converging lens to be exact
Is a magnifying glass convex or concave?
A magnifying glass is convex.
Name of the magnifying glass used by jewellers?
A jewellers loupe.
Is a magnifying glass concave or convex in shape?
A magnifying glass is convex in shape.
What is used in a magnifying glass?
Glass
What does the magnifying glass represent in farmville?
You can enhance the the screen you are playing in when clicking on the magnifying glass.
Is a magnifying glass a concave?
A magnifying glass is convex, meaning that the lens curves outward.
What is the difference between a magnifying glass and a microscope?
microscopes are more scientific id say. They can look closer at what you're looking at than the magnifying glass. But microscopes are generally much bigger. Magnifying glasses are qite light as well. ( I have both ) Magnifying glass are simple lenses while micorscopes have two lenses so if you needed to look at something in great detail I would look at it with a microscope...
Who invented magnifying glass?
Rodger Bacon Is the creator of the magnifying glass. The first magnifying glass was a big ball full of water. And it helped people read.
Is Magnifying glass opaque or transparent or translucent?
A magnifying glass is typically made of glass and is transparent, allowing light to pass through it.
Inventor of magnifying glass?
The inventor of the magnifying glass was Roger Bacon in 1250 A.D.
What lens is used in magnifying glass?
a glass one
