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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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Magnifying glasses are useful, because they create an enlarged:
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A virtual image behind the actual object.
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B real image behind the actual object.
C virtual image in front of the actual object.
D real image in front of the actual object.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A magnifying glass creates a virtual, upright, and enlarged image on the same side as the object (behind the object from the viewer's perspective).

Hint

A magnifying glass produces a virtual image.

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