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Convex glass is commonly used in solar pressure cookers to trap heat more efficiently and evenly distribute it across the cooking surface. The convex shape helps focus sunlight onto the cooking pot, increasing the cooker's temperature and improving cooking performance.

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Is a magnifying glass convex or concave?

A magnifying glass is convex.


Is a magnifying glass concave or convex in shape?

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Is a magnifying glass a concave?

A magnifying glass is convex, meaning that the lens curves outward.


What is the difference property between convex and concave glass?

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What is the name given to a curved piece of glass which it used to bend light rays?

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You want to manignify a butterfly so that you can see the colorful scales on its wings what would you use a concave lens or a convex lens?

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What type of glass lenses are fatter in the middle than at the edges called?

Convex lens are thicker in the middle. Concave lens are thinner in the middle.


How does a concave magnifying glass differ from a convex one in terms of its optical properties and practical applications?

A concave magnifying glass is thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges, causing light rays to diverge. This results in a virtual and diminished image. A convex magnifying glass is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges, causing light rays to converge. This produces a virtual and magnified image. In terms of practical applications, a concave magnifying glass is used in devices like cameras and projectors to create a smaller image, while a convex magnifying glass is commonly used in magnifying glasses and reading glasses to enlarge text for easier viewing.


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