State two differences between a convex and a concave lens.
ScienceClass 7CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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Solution:
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Convex Lens |
Concave Lens |
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Thick in the middle and thin at the edge. |
Thin in the middle and thick at the edge. |
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The image formed is real or virtual. |
The image formed is virtual. |
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