Select which statement is correct in describing the image formed by a thin lens of a real object placed in front of the lens.
A) If the lens is convex, the image will never be virtual.
B) If the image is real, then it is also inverted.
C) If the image is real, then it is also upright.
D) If the image is real, then it is also enlarged.

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If the image formed by a thin lens is real, it will always be inverted. This is a property of real images formed by lenses. Option A is incorrect because a convex lens can form virtual images for objects placed within its focal point. Option C is incorrect, as real images formed by lenses are always inverted. Option D is also incorrect, as the size of the image depends on the distance of the object from the lens and its focal length.

Select Which Statement Is Correct in Describing the Image Formed