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Question
An image formed by a concave ______ cannot be obtained on a screen.
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Solution
An image formed by a concave lens cannot be obtained on a screen.
Explanation:
A concave lens diverges light rays, creating a virtual image that appears to be located on the same side as the object and cannot be projected onto a screen.
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