Describe with the help of a ray diagram the nature, size and position of the image formed when an object is placed in front of a convex lens between focus and optical centre. State three characteristics of the image formed.
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In the diagram, the object is placed in front of a convex lens between focus and optical centre. The image is formed on the same side as the object as shown below.

Characteristics of image formed:
  • Image is virtual and erect.
  • Image is larger than the object Image is formed behind the object.
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