A diverging lens is a lens that causes light rays to spread out or diverge, while a converging lens is a lens that causes light rays to come together or converge.
A diverging lens is typically thinner at the center than at the edges, while a converging lens is typically thicker at the center than at the edges. Additionally, a diverging lens will always have a negative focal length, while a converging lens will have a positive focal length.
Diverging lenses are commonly used in eyeglasses and binoculars, while converging lenses are used in cameras, microscopes, and telescopes. They are also used in optical instruments such as projectors and magnifying glasses.
A diverging lens will always create a virtual image that is smaller than the object, while a converging lens can create both real and virtual images, depending on the placement of the object relative to the lens. Additionally, a converging lens will produce a larger image than the object if the object is placed within the focal length of the lens.
The focal length of a diverging lens is always negative, while the focal length of a converging lens is always positive. Additionally, the focal length of a diverging lens will be shorter than the focal length of a converging lens with the same curvature.