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Combinations of Lenses & Mirrors

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A magnifying glass is

A

a convex lens

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B

a concave lens

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C

a glass block

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D

none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B a convex lens
When an object is placed within the focal length of a convex lens, its image is magnified and virtual. So, a magnifying lens is a convex lens.

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