In calculating the lateral magnification from a lens, a negative result means
A)the image is larger than the object.
B)the image is smaller than the object.
C)the image is directed downward.
D)the image is inverted.
E)the calculation is incorrect.

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A negative lateral magnification indicates that the image is inverted relative to the object.

In Calculating the Lateral Magnification from a Lens, a Negative