Real Object, Images formed by a single converging or diverging lens

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The discussion revolves around the properties of images formed by single converging and diverging lenses, focusing on the truth of various statements regarding image characteristics based on object placement.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are evaluating the truth of multiple statements regarding image formation by lenses, attempting to identify correct combinations of answers. There is exploration of the conditions under which virtual and real images are formed, particularly with diverging lenses.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively discussing their reasoning and interpretations of the statements, with some expressing uncertainty about their answers. There is a recognition of differing views on the capabilities of diverging lenses, particularly regarding the formation of inverted images.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention previous instructions from their professor, which may influence their understanding of the problem. There is an ongoing exploration of assumptions about virtual images being upright.

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Homework Statement


Starting with a real object, which of the following statements are TRUE about the image formed by a single lens? (Choose ALL correct answers, e.g. B, AC, CDF.)

A) For a converging lens an object has to be placed between the focal length and the lens in order to form a virtual image.
B) A diverging lens can produce a real, inverted, reduced image.
C) A converging lens can produce a virtual, upright, enlarged image.
D) A converging lens cannot produce a real, inverted reduced image.
E) A converging lens can never produce a virtual, upright, reduced image.
F) A diverging lens always produces a virtual, upright, reduced image.


Homework Equations


laws of rays passing through a lens


The Attempt at a Solution


I keep getting this wrong, and I'm not sure which one I've mixed up.
A) True - I believe this is the only way to get a virtual image for a converging lens
B) False - Diverging lenses CANT produce real images
C) True - if the object is between the focal point and the lens
D) False - this is possible if the object is placed, say, 2 times the focal length away from the lens
E) True - this is not possible because any virtual images are enlarged ?
F) False - diverging lenses can produce inverted images as well

can someone help me figure out where I'm wrong?
These are the answers I've tried:
TFTFTF
TTTFTF
TFTFTT
TFTFFF
 
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I believe the last one is true. It seems like any raytrace on a diverging lens forms a upright reduced and virtual image.
 
I guess my prof said that a diverging lens could possibly form an inverted image, although I'm not sure how.

I also already tried that combination: TFTFTT
So I must either have another one wrong or something... not sure...
 
skibum143 said:
I guess my prof said that a diverging lens could possibly form an inverted image, although I'm not sure how.

I also already tried that combination: TFTFTT
So I must either have another one wrong or something... not sure...

I find that hard to believe as all virtual images are upright.
 
I didn't know that all virtual images are upright, that is good to know!

However, if Part F is true, I still have something else wrong, as I tried: TFTFTT

So I'm not sure what other one I have wrong...
 
Yeah I'm not sure what else could be different TFTFTT seems right to me.
 

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