Ophthalmic OpticsQuestion 5 of 100
A minus (concave) lens forms what type of image and has what type of focal point?
a.Real image, real focal point
b.Virtual image, virtual focal point
c.Real image, virtual focal point
d.No image at all
Explanation
A concave minus lens diverges light, so its rays only appear to come from a point behind the lens, creating a virtual focal point and a virtual, upright image.
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