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' Converge ' . . . meet, come together

' Diverge ' . . . . spread out, fly apart

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Q: What is meant by converge and diverge?
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What is opposite of converge?

diverge


What are some antonyms for diverge?

Join, converge and coalesce are antonyms of diverge


Define power of the lens?

It is the ability of a lens to converge or diverge a ray of light.


Why are lenses and mirrors used in optical tools?

Because they converge, diverge and reflect light.


True or false rays reflected from a convex mirror always converge?

False, diverge


What are some words that end with the suffix verge?

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Do negative lenses diverge?

Actually the negative lens just sits there. It causes a parallel beam of light to diverge. It causes a convergent beam to converge less. It causes a divergent beam to diverge more.


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The role of a lens is to converge and or diverge light depending on the shape of the lens.


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Diverge!


Do Light Rays converge or diverge?

Light rays converge as well as diverge. it depends upon the type of lens or mirror you pass it through. A concave lens or a convex mirror diverges the light whereas a convex lens or a concave mirror converges the light rays!


Is a contact lens a diverging or a converging lens?

They can be either. They will converge if thicker in the middle than edges, and diverge if thinner in the middle than edges.


Do rays that are not parellel intersect?

Rays that are not parallel do not necessarily intersect. Rays have a starting point and if they diverge, they will not intersect. If they converge from their starting point, then they will eventually intersect.