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Question
An object O is placed close to a thin converging lens. The diagram represents three rays from the top of O passing through the lens.
Which type of image is produced by the lens when the object O is in this position?
Which type of image is produced by the lens when the object O is in this position?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
From the ray diagram for a converging lens:1. The object O is placed between the focal point (F) and the optical center (O') of the converging lens.2. A ray parallel to the principal axis passes through the focal point (F) on the other side after refraction.3. A ray passing through the optical center (O') goes undeviated.4. A ray passing through F' on the object side emerges parallel to the principal axis.The refracted rays diverge and do not meet on the right side of the lens. When extended backward (to the left), they appear to originate from a point. This forms a virtual image. The image is on the same side as the object, erect (same way up as the object), and larger than the object.Therefore, the image is virtual and enlarged.
Hint
Remember the image characteristics for an object placed between the focal point and optical center of a converging lens.