Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

What type of lens is a magnifying glass?

  1. Plano-Concave

  2. Plane Glass

  3. Convex

  4. Concave

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A magnifying glass uses a convex (converging) lens to create a magnified virtual image of an object. Concave lenses diverge light and are used to correct nearsightedness, but they cannot create the magnified image required for a magnifying glass.