1.4 How to Draw Ray Diagrams Flashcards
1
Q
What is a concave lens?
A
A lens which causes the light rays to diverge and spread out
2
Q
What is a convex lens?
A
A lens which focuses light to a single point
3
Q
On the end of the vertical line to represent a convex lens, are the smaller lines joined at the end like an arrow or the opposite?
A
joined like an arrow
4
Q
What are the points on the line called that you have to label on ray diagrams of lenses?
A
2F and F
5
Q
For a concave lens, how do you draw the smaller lines on the vertical line?
A
Pointing outwards like a v shape
6
Q
What does the F on the horizontal line of ray diagrams for lenses represent?
A
Focal point
