Question

Which of the following lenses is called diverging lens?

• A. Concave lens
• B. Convex lens
• C. Convex lens and concave lens
• D. Bifocal lens

Hint:

Concave lens is used in spectacles for myopia (short-sightedness).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall.
Concave lenses spread out light rays (diverge them).
Step 2: Explanation.
Convex lens is converging, bifocal has both convex + concave parts.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, concave lens is called a diverging lens.