Question

Why is concave lens called diverging lens?

Answer 1

Answer:

It is called a diverging lens because it diverges light rays

Answer 2

Explanation:

The structure of the concave lens is thin in the middle and thick at the end. A concave lens is also called a diverging lens because of the property of the concave lens. The structure of the concave lens is built in this way that the ray coming from the infinity to the concave lens, get diverges after getting refracted by the concave lens.