Question

Which one of the following statements is true?

• A. A concave lens always forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image.
• B. A concave mirror always forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image.
• C. All of the above
• D. A plane mirror sometimes forms an inverted image.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A concave lens always forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image.

(i) A plane mirror always forms a virtual and erect image of the same size as that of the object.
(ii) A concave mirror forms a virtual, erect, and magnified image.
(iii) A concave lens always forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image.