Understanding Ray Diagrams for Diverging Lenses

What should you do before watching the video on diverging lenses?

• Complete a quiz on lenses

• Watch the video on converging lenses

• Read a textbook on lenses

• Practice drawing ray diagrams

What happens to a light ray that travels parallel to the principal axis in a diverging lens?

• It reflects back

• It continues in a straight line

• It refracts as if it came from the focus

• It passes through the optical center

How does a light ray behave when it passes through the optical center of a diverging lens?

• It reflects back

• It continues in the same direction

• It refracts as if it came from the focus

• It bends towards the principal axis

Which of the following describes the image formed by a diverging lens?

• Larger and inverted

• Smaller and inverted

• Smaller and upright

• Larger and upright

What should you do if you have trouble understanding the material on diverging lenses?

• Rewatch the video and ask the teacher

• Ask a friend for help

• Ignore it and move on

• Search online for answers