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What will be the nature of the image of an object, if the magnification of the image is negative?
What will be the nature of the image of an object, if the magnification of the image is negative?
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A negative magnification indicates an inverted and real image, while a positive magnification means an upright and virtual image.
Updated On: Oct 27, 2025
- Real and erect
- Virtual and erect
- Virtual and inverted
- Real and inverted
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The magnification (\( m \)) of an image is given by:
\[ m = \frac{\text{height of image}}{\text{height of object}} \] If the magnification is negative, it means the image is inverted. A real image is always inverted in the case of a concave mirror or convex lens when the object is beyond the focal point. Thus, the correct answer is \( \mathbf{(D) \text{Real and inverted}} \).
\[ m = \frac{\text{height of image}}{\text{height of object}} \] If the magnification is negative, it means the image is inverted. A real image is always inverted in the case of a concave mirror or convex lens when the object is beyond the focal point. Thus, the correct answer is \( \mathbf{(D) \text{Real and inverted}} \).
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