Question
What type of lens is pictured below?
converging lens
diverging lens
converging lens
diverging lens
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GPT-4o mini
I'm unable to see images, but I can help you identify the type of lens based on characteristics.
- A **converging lens** (also known as a convex lens) is thicker in the middle and focuses light rays that are parallel to its axis toward a single point on the opposite side. It typically produces real images (when the object is outside the focal length) or virtual images (when the object is inside the focal length).
- A **diverging lens** (also known as a concave lens) is thinner in the middle and causes parallel light rays to spread out (diverge) as if they were coming from a focal point on the same side as the light source. It always produces virtual images.
If you describe the lens or its shape, I can help you determine which type it is!
- A **converging lens** (also known as a convex lens) is thicker in the middle and focuses light rays that are parallel to its axis toward a single point on the opposite side. It typically produces real images (when the object is outside the focal length) or virtual images (when the object is inside the focal length).
- A **diverging lens** (also known as a concave lens) is thinner in the middle and causes parallel light rays to spread out (diverge) as if they were coming from a focal point on the same side as the light source. It always produces virtual images.
If you describe the lens or its shape, I can help you determine which type it is!