Concave Lens Simulation
Interactive visualization of light refraction through a diverging lens
Optical Simulation
Adjust the parameters below to observe how a concave lens forms images. Note that concave lenses always produce virtual, erect, and diminished images.
-14.0 cm
Negative value indicates position left of lens
-21.0 cm
Negative value indicates concave lens
3.0 cm
Height of the object arrow
Simulation Results
Image Position
8.4 cm (same side as object)
Image Size
1.8 cm (diminished)
Magnification
0.6×
Image Nature
Virtual and Erect



