What is the nature of the image formed by a convex lens if the magnification produced by the lens is +3?
a) Virtual and diminished
b) Real and erect
c) Real and diminished
d) Virtual and magnified
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Solution

The correct answer is option D.
The image will be virtual and erect since the magnification has a positive value.
Also, it will be magnified as magnification is greater than 1. [1 Mark]

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