The main thing that is tricking me on this question is the fact that the object
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Question
The main thing that is tricking me on this question is the fact that the object is between the lens and the focal point. Normally I would automatically say smaller than the object but some people say bigger due to that reason ?
An object is placed between a diverging lens and the focal point of the lens. Which of the following is true?
The image is smaller than the object, virtual and inverted.
The image is smaller than the object, virtual and upright.
The image is bigger than the object, virtual and inverted.
The image is bigger than the object, real and upright.
The image is smaller than the object, real and inverted.
The image is smaller than the object, real and upright.
The image is bigger than the object, real and inverted.
The image is bigger than the object, virtual and upright.
Explanation / Answer
For a diverging lens, the image formed is always virtual, upright and diminished.
So the correct option is:
The image is smaller than the object, virtual and upright.
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