sign conventions

Question 1

if the focal point is +, it is a _________ lens

Answer 1

converging (convex)

Question 2

if the focal point is -, it is a _________ lens

Answer 2

diverging (concave)

Question 3

if the image distance is +, it is a _____ image located on __________ of the lens

Answer 3

real / the opposite side (behind the lens)

Question 4

if the image distance is -, it is a _____ image located on __________ of the lens

Answer 4

virtual / the same side (in front of lens)

Question 5

if the image height is +, it is an _____ and ________ image

Answer 5

upright / virtual

Question 6

if the image height is -, it is an _____ and ________ image

Answer 6

inverted / real

Question 7

if the magnification is +, it is an _______ and ________ image

Answer 7

upright / virtual

Question 8

if the magnification is -, it is an _______ and ________ image

Answer 8

inverted / real

Question 9

if the magnification is > the object, it is _________

Answer 9

larger than the object

Question 10

if the magnification is

Answer 10

smaller than the object

Question 11

if the focal length is +, it is a __________ lens

Answer 11

converging

Question 12

if the focal length is -, it is a __________ lens

Answer 12

diverging

Question 13

if the focal length is +, it is a __________ mirror

Answer 13

concave

Question 14

if the focal length is -, it is a __________ lens

Answer 14

convex