Thin Lens & Images: Real, Inverted & Smaller Objects

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A thin converging lens forms a real image when the object is placed outside the focal length. It also produces an inverted image under the same condition. For the image to be smaller than the object, the object must be positioned outside twice the focal length. The responses provided in the discussion confirm the accuracy of these conclusions. This understanding is essential for solving related optics problems effectively.
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Homework Statement



Under what conditions will a thin converging lens form:
a) a real image,
b) an inverted image,
and c) an image smaller than the object?

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The Attempt at a Solution



I have concluded that:
a) the object needs to be outside the focal length
b) the same
c) the objects needs to be outside twice the focal length.

I am not sure if the answers are right. Can you please check for me? Thank you!
 
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Your answers are correct.
 
Thank you to both Stanton and rl.bhat. I was looking for this problem. :)
 
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