Concave and Convex Lens

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What is Lens

It is a transparent glass

it is bound by 2 spherical surfaces

Hence, if 2 glass spheres are joined together, they form a lens

 

What are Different Types of lens

They are of 2 types

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Concave Lens

It is thin in center but thicker at the edges

 

Convex Lens

It is thick in middle but thinner at the edges

 

Real life images of Concave and Convex Lens look like

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Questions 

NCERT Question 1 - Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a lens?
(a) Water (b) Glass (c) Plastic (d) Clay

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