Lenses Convex Lenses Concave Lenses Eyeglasses Flashlight Camera References
Lenses Lenses bend light in different ways (Refraction and Reflection) 2 basic types: Convex and Concave Are either simple or complex For more information on lenses, click here Back
Convex Lenses Make objects appear larger Outward shape Refracts light Focuses light to form an image Back
Concave Lenses Make objects appear smaller Diverge (spread out) light Inward shape Refracts light Back
Eyeglasses Simple lens Convex lens corrects far-sightedness Concave lens corrects near-sightedness Back
Flashlight Simple lens Convex lens Spreads out light Back
Camera Complex lens Contains 6 simple lens elements Can contain both convex and concave lenses Back
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