Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): A convex lens can form both real and virtual images. | Reason (R): For a lens, the magnification is positive for erect images and negative for inverted images.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Assertion A is true because a convex lens can form both real and virtual images depending on the object's position. Reason R is true as magnification is positive for erect images and negative for inverted images, but it does not explain why a convex lens can form both types of images.

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