Thin Lens & Images: Real, Inverted & Smaller Objects

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A thin converging lens forms a real image when the object is positioned outside the focal length. The same condition applies for the formation of an inverted image. For the image to be smaller than the object, the object must be placed outside twice the focal length. These conclusions are confirmed by participants Stanton and rl.bhat in the discussion.

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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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