Question

What will be the nature of the image of an object, if the magnification of the image is negative?

• A. Real and erect
• B. Virtual and erect
• C. Virtual and inverted
• D. Real and inverted

Hint:

A negative magnification indicates an inverted and real image, while a positive magnification means an upright and virtual image.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The magnification (\( m \)) of an image is given by:
\[ m = \frac{\text{height of image}}{\text{height of object}} \] If the magnification is negative, it means the image is inverted. A real image is always inverted in the case of a concave mirror or convex lens when the object is beyond the focal point. Thus, the correct answer is \( \mathbf{(D) \text{Real and inverted}} \).