Distinguish between converging and diverging lenses.

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S. No. Converging lens Diverging lens

1. A converging (convex) lens is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges. A diverging (concave) lens is thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges.

2. A converging lens bends a ray of light inwards. A diverging lens bends a ray of light outwards.

3. Nature of the image depends on where the object is placed. Image formed is always virtual in nature.

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S. No.	Converging lens	Diverging lens
1.	A converging (convex) lens is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges.	A diverging (concave) lens is thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges.
2.	A converging lens bends a ray of light inwards.	A diverging lens bends a ray of light outwards.
3.	Nature of the image depends on where the object is placed.	Image formed is always virtual in nature.