Convex and Concave Lenses

• Convex Lenses

  • Example of refraction
  • Effect caused by the material and the shape of the lens.
  • Converge light
  • Can make objects appear larger
  • Used to correct farsightedness

• Concave Lenses

  • Example of refraction
  • Effect caused by the material and the shape of the lens
  • Diverge light
  • Make objects appear smaller
  • Used to correct near-sightedness

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