A thin lens with focal length f to be used as magnifying glass. Which of the following statements regarding the situation is true?

A converging lens may be used, and the object be placed at a distance greater than 2f from the lens.

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A diverging lens may be used, and the object be placed between f and 2f from the lens.

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A converging lens may be used, and the object be placed at a distance less than f from the lens.

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A diverging lens may be used, and the object be placed at any point other than the focal point.

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The correct option is A A converging lens may be used, and the object be placed at a distance less than f from the lens.
A converging lens, magnifies the image of an object if it is placed at a distance less than the focal length of the lens.

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A thin lens with focal length f to be used as magnifying glass. Which of the following statements regarding the situation is true?

The correct option is A A converging lens may be used, and the object be placed at a distance less than f from the lens.A converging lens, magnifies the image of an object if it is placed at a distance less than the focal length of the lens.

The correct option is A A converging lens may be used, and the object be placed at a distance less than f from the lens.
A converging lens, magnifies the image of an object if it is placed at a distance less than the focal length of the lens.