Question 25
Lenses and Optical InstrumentsThe arrow represents an object in front of a convex lens whose focal points are X and Y (Fig. 4). The image formed is
- A.between X and P
- B.between P and Y
- C.between Y and Z
- D.outside W
- E.outside Z.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (outside W)
Explanation
The object is between the focus X and the lens, so the image is virtual, upright and magnified, on the same side as the object and further from the lens; with the distances drawn it lies beyond W.