Chapter 14, Problem 4RQ

To determine

The differences between a converging lens and diverging lens.

Answer to Problem 4RQ

The difference between a converging lens and a diverging lens is that light gets converged in the first ne while as the light gets diverged in the latter.

Explanation of Solution

The differences between a converging lens and a diverging lens are shown below.

S.No.	Converging lens	Diverging lens
1	The parallel rays get converged to a point.	The parallel rays get diverged in different directions.
2	It is thicker in the middle.	It is thinner in the middle.
3	Focal length will be of positive values.	It has a negative focal length.
4	Real images are formed in these lenses.	Here the images formed are virtual.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the difference between a converging lens and a diverging lens is that light gets converged in the first ne while as the light gets diverged in the latter.