What are Convex Lenses? Flashcards

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visible light…

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  • travels in a straight line
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refraction…

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  • light slows down when travelling through different mediums

- image appears “bent”, or distorted

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lens…

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  • curved transparent material that refracts light
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convex lens…

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  • shape of your eyeball

- curved out in the center

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converge…

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  • the light comes together at a focal point
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