Convex and Concave Lenses

Front

What type of mirror is used in car side view mirrors to provide a larger field of view?

Back

A convex mirror.

Front

What is the primary function of a diverging lens?

Back

To spread out light rays that are initially parallel.

Front

What type of images do concave lenses produce?

Back

Virtual images that are always upright.

Front

What is the characteristic of virtual images?

Back

Virtual images are always upright.

Front

What happens to light rays when they pass through a concave lens?

Back

They diverge or spread out.

Front

What is a ray diagram used for?

Back

To illustrate the path of light rays as they interact with lenses and mirrors.

Front

What type of lens is a convex lens?

Back

A converging lens that focuses light rays to a point.

Front

What is the focal point of a lens?

Back

The point where parallel light rays converge or appear to diverge from.

Front

How do convex lenses affect the size of images?

Back

They can produce larger images when the object is placed within the focal length.

Front

What is the difference between real and virtual images?

Back

Real images can be projected on a screen, while virtual images cannot.