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How are converging lenses different from diverging lenses?


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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 imageIt 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

diagrammatically show the converging and diverging lens - Science -  TopperLearning.com | vsmqzk4ee

Diagram of a diverging lens

diagrammatically show the converging and diverging lens - Science -  TopperLearning.com | vsmqzk4ee

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