Question

A lense prodeces a magnification of - 0.5 is it converging or diverging lense

Answer 1

Diverging lens:

Given: u = -10 cm, v = -6.5 cm, f = ?

Use : 1/f = 1/v -1/u

Note that the image formed by a concave lens is always erect, virtual, smaller than the object and is formed between the lens and the focus on the same side of the lens as the object.