Concave lens always produces virtual image and convex lens always produces real image.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
A concave lens always diverge light rays and it always produces virtual, diminished image. In case of convex lens, when object is between focus and infinity, it can produce a real image. If the object is in between focus and the optical centre of the lens, it will produce a virtual image.

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Which of the following statements are true :

1) A convex lens always gives a real image.
2) A concave lens always gives virtual image.
3) A convex lens can also gives magnified virtual image.

Q. What shape of lens always produces virtual, erect and magnified images of real objects ?

Question 11

State whether the following statements are True or False.
(a) A concave lens can be used to produce an enlarged and erect image.
(b) A convex lens always produces a real image.
(c) The sides of an object and its image formed by a concave mirror are always interchanged.
(d) An object can be seen only if it emits light.

A concave lens always forms a virtual image.

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

I. An image that can be obtained on a screen is called a virtual image.
II. A convex lens always forms a virtual image.
III. A concave lens always forms a virtual image.

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