Convex & Concave Lenses (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What happens to light that passes through the centre of a lens?
What happens to light that passes through the centre of a lens?
It does not change direction
How are lenses generally drawn in diagrams?
How are lenses generally drawn in diagrams?
As a dashed vertical line
What are focal points?
What are focal points?
Points where light can converge
What types of images can convex lenses produce?
What types of images can convex lenses produce?
Virtual or real images
What types of images can concave lenses produce?
What types of images can concave lenses produce?
Only virtual images
How does the thickness of a concave lens vary?
How does the thickness of a concave lens vary?
Thinner at the centre than edges
What effect does a concave lens have on light?
What effect does a concave lens have on light?
Spreads light outwards
Which eye condition do concave lenses correct?
Which eye condition do concave lenses correct?
Short-sightedness
In short-sightedness, where is light focused?
In short-sightedness, where is light focused?
In front of the retina
How does the thickness of a convex lens vary?
How does the thickness of a convex lens vary?
Wider at the centre
What effect does a convex lens have on light?
What effect does a convex lens have on light?
Focuses light inwards
Which of these uses convex lenses?
Which of these uses convex lenses?
Magnifying glasses