Question

Check how you understand the principles of working of lenses. In some optical setup consisting of a single lens and an object magnification factor is measured as m-+4. We can conclude that:__________ a. Lens is converging, image is at the opposite side of lens from the object b. Lens is converging, image is the same side of lens as object c. Lens is diverging, image is at the opposite side of lens from the object d. Lens is diverging, image is the same side of lens as object

Answer 1

b. Lens is converging, image is the same side of lens as object

Step-by-step explanation:

A single converging lens is often used as a magnifying glass. The reason, behind its use as a magnifying glass is the configuration of the converging lens, when an object is placed inside its focal length. It forms the image of that object as magnified and at the same side as the object. So, the image is both magnified and erect. In this way, the converging lens serves as a magnifying glass with certain magnification factor, single handedly. The ray diagram of a magnifying glass is attached for reference. So, the correct option is:

b. Lens is converging, image is the same side of lens as object