State two differences between a convex and a concave lens.

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Convex lens Concave lens

Convex lens converges the light falling on it. Concave lens diverges the light falling on it.

A convex lens is thicker in the middle. A concave lens is thinner in the middle.

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Convex lens	Concave lens
Convex lens converges the light falling on it.	Concave lens diverges the light falling on it.
A convex lens is thicker in the middle.	A concave lens is thinner in the middle.