A 4.0-cm-tall object is placed 50.0 cm from a diverging lens having a focal length of magnitude 25.0 cm.What is the nature and location of the image?
A)a real image,4.0 cm tall,20 cm other side of the object
B)a virtual image,4.0 cm tall,20 cm other side of the object
C)a virtual image,2.0 cm tall,10 cm other side of the object
D)a virtual image,1.3 cm tall,16.7 cm same side as the object
E)a real image,1.3 cm tall,16.7 cm same side as the object

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Diverging lenses always produce virtual images that are smaller than the object and located on the same side as the object. The image distance and size can be calculated using the lens equation and magnification formula, confirming choice D as correct.

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