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A diverging light ray spreads out (diverges) in different directions, while a convergent light ray comes together (converges) at a single point known as the focus.
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∙ 12y agoBesides shape, a converging lens can show real and virtual images, while a diverging lens can only show virtual images
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What is the difference between converging lens and diverging lens?
converging lens show virtual and real images while diverging shows virtual images.
What happens to light after it passes through a converging lens and after it passes through a diverging lens?
becomes more converging
Which of the following is accurate in describing converging and diverging lenses?
If a single lens forms a virtual image of an object, thenthe lens could be either a diverging or a converging lens.Which statement about a single thin lens is correctA diverging lens always produces a virtual upright image.
Is a magnifying glass a converging lens or a diverging lens?
A converging lens is a simple magnifying glass when the object is within one focal length of the lens. The image is then virtual, magnified, and right-side up.
Are diverging mirrors and convex mirrors the same thing?
Yes. Nd converging lens = concave lens
What is the difference between converging lens and diverging lens?
converging lens show virtual and real images while diverging shows virtual images.
What happens to light after it passes through a converging lens and after it passes through a diverging lens?
becomes more converging
Which of the following is accurate in describing converging and diverging lenses?
If a single lens forms a virtual image of an object, thenthe lens could be either a diverging or a converging lens.Which statement about a single thin lens is correctA diverging lens always produces a virtual upright image.
Is a magnifying glass a converging lens or a diverging lens?
A converging lens is a simple magnifying glass when the object is within one focal length of the lens. The image is then virtual, magnified, and right-side up.
The function of the lens is to?
The function of lens is to to form an image of an object by converging or diverging rays of light from the object.
Are diverging mirrors and convex mirrors the same thing?
Yes. Nd converging lens = concave lens
What is another name for a convex lens?
Concave and convex can refer the types of lenses used to treat refractive errors in the eyes. Concave is another word for myopic lens and convex is another name for a hyperopic lens also known as nearsighted and farsighted respectively
A diverging lens only produces a virtual image because the light rays never do what?
Converges (APEX)
Is 2 diopters a positive power?
If it is written as +2 Diopters it is positive, ie a converging lens. If it is written as -2 Diopters it is negative, ie a diverging lens. Diverging lenses are prescribed for myopia, or short-sightedness. Converging lenses are prescribed for hypermetropia or long-sightedness.
Is a contact lens a diverging or a converging lens?
They can be either. They will converge if thicker in the middle than edges, and diverge if thinner in the middle than edges.
Are concave lenses converging or diverging?
Diverging
Which lens has the least effect on light rays?
Lens exists in two forms, diverging, or converging. They affect light rays equally, but in contrasting manners.
