Question

Four statements are given regarding the image formed by a concave lens. Find the correct statement(s).

1. Diminished and inverted
2. Diminished and virtual
3. Enlarged and virtual
4. Diminished and erect

• A. 2 only
• B. None of these
• C. 2, 4
• D. 4 only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2, 4

The correct statements are:

• Diminished and virtual

• Diminished and erect

A concave lens always forms an image that is:

• Diminished (smaller than the object)

• Virtual (cannot be projected onto a screen)

• Erect (same orientation as the object)