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A lens is a transparent op�cal device that bends, or refracts, light to focus or disperse it.

Lenses are
typically made from materials like glass or plas�c and come in two main types: convex and concave.
A convex lens is thicker in the middle and converges light rays to a focal point, making objects appear
larger, which is why it's used in magnifying glasses, cameras, and eyeglasses for farsightedness. A
concave lens, on the other hand, is thinner in the middle and diverges light rays, spreading them out.
This type is used in devices like eyeglasses for nearsightedness.

Lenses are fundamental in numerous op�cal devices, including microscopes, telescopes, and
cameras, where they help manipulate light to enhance or capture images. Their ability to focus light
makes them essen�al in both science and everyday tools that aid vision and precision in imaging.

A lens is an op�cal component that works by refrac�ng light rays as they pass through it, changing
the direc�on and focus of the light. This refrac�on occurs because light travels at different speeds in
different materials. Lenses are typically made from transparent materials like glass or plas�c and are
commonly used in devices to control light, enabling magnifica�on, image focusing, or correc�on of
vision.

There are two main types of lenses based on their shape:

1. Convex lenses (also called converging lenses) are thicker at the center than at the edges.
They bend light rays inward toward a focal point. Convex lenses are used in applica�ons
where magnifica�on or focusing is needed, such as in magnifying glasses, camera lenses,
and eyeglasses for farsightedness. These lenses make objects appear larger by converging
light to form a clear, magnified image.

2. Concave lenses (also called diverging lenses) are thinner at the center and thicker at the
edges. These lenses spread light rays outward, away from a focal point. Concave lenses are
used in eyeglasses for nearsightedness and other applica�ons where it’s necessary to reduce
or spread out light, like in some types of op�cal devices.

The func�onality of lenses is governed by focal length, which is the distance from the lens to the
point where the light rays converge or appear to diverge. Shorter focal lengths result in stronger
bending of light, producing more magnifica�on or wider angles in cameras.

Lenses play a vital role in many op�cal instruments. In microscopes and telescopes, combina�ons of
convex and concave lenses allow us to see distant or microscopic objects with greater clarity.
Eyeglasses use lenses to correct vision by adjus�ng how light focuses on the re�na. In cameras,
lenses help capture sharp images by focusing light onto the sensor. The precise shaping of lenses is
crucial for crea�ng accurate, clear images in these devices, making them indispensable tools in
science, photography, and everyday life.

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