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Convex Lens

A convex lens, also known as a converging lens, is a transparent optical device that is curved outward on both surfaces. It is widely used to focus and converge light rays.

Sense 1: Physics

In physics, a convex lens refers to a lens that is thicker in the middle and causes parallel light rays to converge.

Sample sentence: Rainbow is formed when sunlight passes through convex lenses in droplets of water, causing dispersion and refraction of light.

Sense 2: Optics

In optics, a convex lens is utilized to form magnified images by bending light inward and bringing rays together at a focal point.

Sample sentence: The photographer used a convex lens to capture a clear and focused image of the distant mountains.

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