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The maximum image distance in case of a concave lens of focal length 'f' is :

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3f

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4f

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f

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2f

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Solution

The correct option is A. f.
A concave lens always forms a virtual, erect and diminished image between its optical centre (O) and focus (F) irrespective of the position of the object.

Thus the maximum image distance in case of a concave lens is limited within its focal length.

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