Where must an object be placed in front of a converging lens in order to obtain a virtual image?
A)At the focal point
B)At twice the distance to the focal point
C)Anywhere beyond the focal point
D)Between the focal point and the lens
E)Between the focal point and twice the distance to the focal point

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Virtual images are formed when the object is placed between the focal point and the lens in the case of a converging lens. This is because the light rays diverge after passing through the lens, making it seem as if they are emanating from a point behind the object.

Where Must an Object Be Placed in Front of a Converging