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Question
Linear magnification (m) produced by a concave lens is ______.
Options
m < 1
m > l
m = 1
m = 2
Solution
Linear magnification (m) produced by a concave lens is m < 1.
Explanation:
Because an object appears smaller in the image created by a concave lens.
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