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Ray Diagrams

Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 6.5.6

Ray Diagrams

We use ray diagrams to show how convex and concave lenses form images.

Convex lens

Convex lens

  • In ray diagrams, we use this symbol for a convex lens.
Concave lens

Concave lens

  • In ray diagrams, we use this symbol for a concave lens.

Test yourself on Ray Diagrams

  • Which of these are present on ray diagrams?

  • What is the name of the horizontal line that goes straight through the middle of the lens?

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