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Physics · L4 · Determining image type from object distance vs focal length

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A decision path for classifying the image formed by a converging lens or concave mirror, based on where the object sits relative to the focal length f.

by @openstemUpdated Physics
🔍 Object distance d_ovs focal length fd_o > 2f?Real, inverted, reduced(f < d_i < 2f)d_o = 2f?Real, inverted,same size (|m| = 1)f < d_o < 2f?Real, inverted, magnified(d_i > 2f)d_o = f?✨ No image forms(outgoing rays parallel)d_o < f:Virtual, upright, magnifiedYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNo

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