Convex Lens (Noun)
Meaning
Lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A convex lens is used in a magnifying glass to focus sunlight onto a small area.
- The camera's convex lens focuses light onto a digital sensor to capture high-quality images.
- Convex lenses are commonly used in eyeglasses to correct hyperopia, or farsightedness.
- A convex lens is used in a microscope to magnify the image being observed.
- The telescope's convex lens collects and focuses light from distant objects, allowing for detailed observation.