Difference between revisions of "Convex Lens"
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: A '''convex lens''' causes [[parallel]] [[Light Ray|rays]] of [[light]] to [[converge]], so it can also be called a [[Converging Lens|converging lens]]. | : A '''convex lens''' causes [[parallel]] [[Light Ray|rays]] of [[light]] to [[converge]], so it can also be called a [[Converging Lens|converging lens]]. | ||
: A '''convex''' [[lens]] is used to [[focus]] [[light]]. | : A '''convex''' [[lens]] is used to [[focus]] [[light]]. | ||
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| + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A '''convex lens''' [[focus|focuses]] [[parallel]] [[Light Ray|rays]] to a [[Focal Point|focal point]]. | ||
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Revision as of 20:27, 22 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A convex lens is a shaped piece of glass that is thickest at the centre and thinnest at the edges.
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| A picture of a convex lens. | They symbol used in diagrams to represent a convex lens |
About Convex Lenses
- A convex lens causes parallel rays of light to converge, so it can also be called a converging lens.
- A convex lens is used to focus light.
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| A convex lens focuses parallel rays to a focal point. |