Why do thicker convex lens refract more light compared to thinner ones

Subject: Why do thicker convex lens refract more light compared to thinner ones

Date: Wed Sep 8 23:38:35 1999
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Thicker convex lens have shorter focal lengths because light is refracted 
at a greater angle. However, why does thicker lens refract more light ?

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