Question

Choose the correct statement regarding the sign conventions for lenses.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) false

b) True

c) True

d) False

e) False

Explanation:

a) False

For a diverging lens, the focal length is negative while it is positive for a converging lens

b) True

Image distances  for virtual images are always negative and it also forms on the the same side of the lens as the object and is enlarged

c) True

d) False

For a diverging lens, the focal length is negative while it is positive for a converging lens

e) False

Image distances  for virtual images are always negative and it also forms on the the same side of the lens as the object and is enlarged