Question

An image formed by a concave lens is ___________, ___________ and _____________.

• A. Virtual
• B. Erect and diminished

Answer 1

Image formation by the concave lens:

1. A concave lens always produces a virtual, erect and diminished image of an object.
2. The characteristics of the image formed by the concave lens are independent of the position of the image.
3. The image is formed between the optical center and the principal focus of the lens.
4. The image is formed on the same side as the object.

Hence, an image formed by a concave lens is virtual, erect, and diminished