Lenses are described as convergent or divergent depending on how they refract light. What is the difference between these two types of lenses?

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Louis Guerra

12 March, 15:45

Lenses are described as convergent or divergent depending on how they refract light. What is the difference between these two types of lenses?

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Andrea · Answer 1

Convergent lens is the lens which converges the rays of light falling on it. It is thicker at the middle and thinner at the edges. It is also known as convex lens.

Divergent lens is the lens which diverge the rays of light falling on it. It is thinner at the middle and thicker at the edges. It is also called as concave lens.