Question

What is the difference between concave and convex lens..?


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Answer 1

Answer:

A convex lens is thicker at the centre and thinner at the edges. A concave lens is thicker at the edges and thinner at the centre. Due to the converging rays, it is called a converging lens. Due to the diverging rays, it is called a diverging lens.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Basis of Comparison Convex Mirror Concave Mirror

Meaning It’s a mirror that has a reflecting surface away from the centre of curvature A concave mirror is one that has a reflecting surface towards the curvature’s centre

Type Diverging mirror Converging mirror

Shape

Centre of Curvature It lies behind the mirror It lies in front of the mirror

Image Virtual image forms Real or virtual image forms

Projection Images do not project on the screen because they are virtual Images project on screen because they are real

Uses We use them as rearview mirrors in cars and bikes We use them as reflectors in projectors, searchlights, shaving mirrors and more

View These cover a wider area of view These give a magnified image of objects