Question

An object of height 2 cm is kept in front of a convex lens which produces magnification of 0.5. Calculate the size of the image, will the image be erect or inverted. Why?

Answer 1

Answer: Image is virtual and erect

Explanation:

ho= +2cm

m= +0.5

hi=?

m=hi/ho

+0.5=hi/+2

hi= +1cm

The image will be virtual and erect as indicated by the +ve sign of height of image.