Convex and concave lenses

Front

What type of lens is a flashlight an example of?

Back

Concave lens.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Which lens causes light rays to meet or converge?

Back

Convex lens.

Front

True or False: A telescope is an example of a concave lens.

Back

False.

Front

What type of lens has a center that is thicker than the edges?

Back

Convex lens.

Front

Fill in the blank: _________ lens causes light waves to converge to a single point.

Back

Convex.

Front

What is the primary function of a convex lens?

Back

To converge light rays.

Front

What is the primary function of a concave lens?

Back

To diverge light rays.

Front

How do convex lenses affect the size of images?

Back

They can magnify images.

Front

How do concave lenses affect the size of images?

Back

They reduce the size of images.

Front

What is the shape of a convex lens?

Back

Thicker in the center and thinner at the edges.