NEET Physics Optical Instruments MCQ Question
What happens to the image formed by a lens when the object is located closer than the focal length of the lens?
The image is virtual and closer than infinity.
The image is real and inverted.
The image cannot be formed.
The image is real and larger than the object.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
When the object is located closer than the focal length of the lens, the image formed is virtual and appears closer than infinity, as stated in the NCERT context.
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