How are converging lenses different from diverging lenses?
Converging lenses | Diverging lenses |
A converging lens is a lens that converges parallel light rays coming towards them. | A diverging lens is a lens that diverges parallel light rays coming toward them. |
It forms the real image | It forms the virtual image. |
The convex lens is another name for a converging lens. | A concave lens is another name for a diverging lens. |
Diagram of a converging lens | Diagram of a diverging lens |