The image of the rare stamp you see through a magnifying glass is
A)always the same orientation as the stamp.
B)always upside-down compared to the stamp.
C)either the same orientation or upside-down, depending on how close the stamp is to the glass.
D)either the same orientation or upside-down, depending on the thickness of the glass used.
E)either the same orientation or upside-down, depending on the diameter of the glass used.

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The orientation of the image seen through a magnifying glass depends on the distance between the object (stamp) and the lens. If the object is within the focal length of the lens, the image appears upright and magnified. If the object is beyond the focal length, the image can appear inverted.

The Image of the Rare Stamp You See Through a Magnifying