Convex vs Concave Lenses

This diagram covers Convex vs Concave Lenses within Lenses & Images for GCSE Physics. Revise Lenses & Images in Waves for GCSE Physics with 13 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 3 of 14 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Convex vs Concave Lenses

Figure 1: Convex lenses converge rays to a focal point; concave lenses diverge rays away from the axis