Thin Converging Lens 2

Physics: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 3.3.2

Thin Converging Lens - Example

Converging lenses are often used in reading glasses. A thin converging lens causes parallel rays of light that pass through it to converge (come together).

Converging lenses help people (and clever cats) to read

Test yourself on Thin Converging Lens 2

  • How far from the centre of the lens is an object if it is inverted, real and diminished?

  • Which of the following are thin converging lenses?

  • How does covering up a small part of a lens affect the image seen?

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