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.
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They symbol used in diagrams to represent a convex lens
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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.
Key Stage 4 Higher
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.
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They symbol used in diagrams to represent a convex lens
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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.
Finding the Focal Length
- The focal length of a convex lens is the distance between the focal point and the centre of the lens.
