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Question
Which of the following can form a virtual image which is always smaller than the object?
(a) a plane mirror
(b) a convex lens
(c) a concave lens
(d) a concave mirror
Solution
a concave lens
A concave lens always forms a virtual image, smaller than the size of the object.
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