Identify as true or false the following statements concerning images formed by a
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Question
Identify as true or false the following statements concerning images formed by a SINGLE OPTICAL ELEMENT. The element may be a plane mirror, a concave mirror, a convex mirror, a converging lens, or a diverging lens. (If the first two are 'true,' and the last four 'false,' then enter TTFFFF)
A) The image by a convex mirror or by a diverging lens is always shorter than the object.
B) Real images are always larger than objects.
C) The real image by a mirror is always on the same side as the object.
D) A lens creates a virtual image on the side opposite the object.
E) Real images are always inverted (i.e., of the opposite vertical orientation as the object).
F) Virtual images are always upright (i.e., of the same vertical orientation as the objects).
Explanation / Answer
A) The image by a convex mirror or by a diverging lens is always shorter than the object. TRUE
B) Real images are always larger than objects. False
C) The real image by a mirror is always on the same side as the object. False
D) A lens creates a virtual image on the side opposite the object. True
E) Real images are always inverted. False
F) Virtual images are always upright False
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