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Create and interpret ray diagrams that show how a converging lens forms a virtual image.

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You need to be able to create and interpret ray diagrams that show how a converging lens forms a virtual image.
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Diagram Description

Draw a ray diagram to show how a converging lens forms a virtual image when the object is placed within the focal length.

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State the characteristics of the virtual image formed by a converging lens when the object is within the focal length.
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