Magnification Variation with Object Distance for a Convex Lens Explained

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Question

Consider the following statements made about the magnification m of an image produced by a convex lens. As the object distance u increases:

(A) From u = 0 to u = f, m increases.

(B) From u = f to u = 2f, m decreases.

(C) From u = 2f to u = ∞, m increases.

Of the above statements:

Options

  • only (A) is true

  • only (B) is true

  • only (A) and (B) are true

  • only (A) and (C) are true

  • all (A), (B) and (C) are true

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