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A prism has 3 flat faces while a convex lens has two curved faces. However the edge of a convex lense has a similar geometry to two adjacent faces of a prism.

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What part is thicker than the other in a convex lens?

In a convex lens, the middle is thicker than the outer rim. In a concave lens, the outside rim is thicker.


What kind of lens has a center that is thicker than its edge?

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When does a concave lens act as convex lens?

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What is a lens called if it is thicker in the middle than at the edges?

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What is a difference between a concave and convex lens?

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Can a convex lens behave as a concave lens?

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When does convex lens act as a concave lens?

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