Physics GCSE
standard lens symbols
What standard lens symbols means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of standard lens symbols
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A convex, converging lens is drawn as a vertical line with outward pointing arrowheads at both ends, and a concave, diverging lens as a vertical line with inward pointing arrowheads at both ends.
Topics that use standard lens symbols
- Lenses (physics only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- always virtual
- arrowheads in or out
- converging and diverging
- diverging lens
- dotted projections
- magnifying glass
- matched comparison
- real image
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