Which of these statements is true for the image formed by an object placed in front of a thin lens?
A) Convex lenses never produce virtual images.
B) Real images are always enlarged.
C) Real images are always inverted.
D) Virtual images are always inverted.

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When an object is placed in front of a thin lens, the image formed can be either real or virtual, depending on the position of the object and lens. However, real images are always inverted when formed by a thin lens. Therefore, statement C is true. Statement A is false, as convex lenses can produce virtual images (e.g. when the object is placed within the focal length). Statement B is false, as real images can be either enlarged or reduced depending on the position of the object and lens. Statement D is false, as virtual images formed by a thin lens can be either upright or inverted depending on the position of the object and lens.

Which of These Statements Is True for the Image Formed