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Question
A convex lens has a divergent action and a concave lens has a convergent action.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Convex lenses have a convergent action, not a divergent action. They converge parallel incident rays of light to a focal point after refraction, hence they are often called converging lenses.
Concave lenses, on the other hand, have a divergent action. They diverge parallel incident rays of light as if they are coming from a virtual focus point hence they are often called diverging lenses.
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