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Question
A virtual diminished image is formed when an object is placed between the optical centre and the principal focus of a lens.
(i) Name the type of lens which forms the above image.
(ii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image with the above stated characteristics.
Solution
(i) Concave lens
(ii) AB : Object
A'B' : Image
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