When an object is placed 20 cm from a diverging lens,a reduced image is formed.Which one of the following statements is necessarily true?
A)The image is inverted.
B)The image could be real.
C)The image distance must be greater than 20 cm.
D)The focal length of the lens may be less than 20 cm.
E)The refractive power of the lens must be greater than 0.05 diopters.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Diverging lenses always produce images that are virtual, reduced, and upright, regardless of the object's position. The focal length of a diverging lens is negative, and there's no restriction that it must be greater or less than the object distance, making D the correct choice.

When an Object Is Placed 20 Cm from a Diverging