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Question
Complete the diagram to show the formation of the image of the object AB.
(i) Name the Lens LL’.
(ii) Where is the image of the object AB formed?
(iii) State three characteristics of the image.
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Solution
(i) The lens is a diverging (or concave) lens.
(ii) The image of the objects is A’B’ which is formed between the optical centre and focus of the lens, in front of it.
(iii) The image is (a) virtual, (b) upright, and (c) diminished.
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