SN. | Convex Lens | Concave Lens |
1 | The lens which is thick in the middle and thin at the edge is convex lens | The lens which is this in the middle and thick at the edge is concave lens |
2 | It converges parallel rays of light at a point | It diverges the parallel rays of light from a point. |
3 | Its focal length and power are positive. | Its focal length and power are negative |
4 | It forms images of different sizes and natures. | It always forms virtual and diminished image of an object. |
5 | It is used in camera, microscope, telescope, for the correction of far sightedness, etc. | It is used in peep hole of door, for the correction of short shitedness, etc. |