Question

A virtual, diminished image is formed when an object is placed between the optical centre and the principal focus of a lens.
(i) Name the type of lens which forms the above image.
(ii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image with the above stated characteristics.

Answer 1

(i) Concave lens. These lenses are known as diverging lenses, as the rays diverge after falling on the concave lens.

(ii)