Optics ch. 19 ICP-P

Front

A lens whose center is farther away from you than its edges is called a _____ lens.

Back

concave lens

Front

Which type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness?

Back

concave lens

Front

A convex mirror can form _____ images.

Back

only virtual images

Front

The law of reflection states that if the angle of incidence is 45 degrees, the angle of reflection is _____ degrees.

Back

45 degrees

Front

To correct farsightedness, an eye doctor would prescribe a _____ lens.

Back

convex lens

Front

What type of lens is thicker in the center than at the edges?

Back

convex lens

Front

What is the focal point of a lens?

Back

The point where parallel rays of light converge or appear to diverge after passing through the lens.

Front

What is the difference between real and virtual images?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

They diverge or spread out.

Front

What is the formula for the law of reflection?

Back

Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection