Ray Diagrams

Front

What type of images can convex lenses produce?

Back

Real, inverted images.

Front

How would you describe an image that is inverted and bigger?

Back

It is an image that appears upside down and larger than the object.

Front

What does the term 'converging' refer to in optics?

Back

To come together.

Front

What type of image is produced when an object is placed between the focal point and the convex lens?

Back

Virtual, magnified, and upright.

Front

What is a lens?

Back

A piece of clear material, such as glass or plastic, that bends light rays as they pass through.

Front

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

Back

They converge or come together.

Front

What is the focal point of a lens?

Back

The point where light rays converge after passing through the lens.

Front

What type of image is formed when an object is placed beyond the focal point of a convex lens?

Back

Real and inverted image.

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 is magnification in the context of lenses?

Back

The process of making an image appear larger than the object.