5.1 - Convex and Concave Lenses
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Practice Questions
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Define a convex lens.
💡 Hint: Think about the shape and function of the lens.
What is the principal axis in a lens?
💡 Hint: Consider the central reference line of the lens.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of lens is thicker in the middle and converges light rays?
💡 Hint: Think about curvature.
True or False: A concave lens always forms real images.
💡 Hint: Remember the properties of the images formed by different lens types.
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If a convex lens has a focal length of 10 cm, where will the image form when the object is 30 cm away?
💡 Hint: Apply the lens formula and remember to use the correct signs.
Explain how you would obtain a virtual image using a concave lens and a specific object placement.
💡 Hint: Consider the interaction of diverging rays.
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