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Does a convex lens invert images?

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Yes.

Image formed by convex lens is laterally inverted.

However, It should be kept in mind that convex lens

can form both real and virtual images. If the object

is placed beyond F (Focus), then real image will be

formed and laterally inverted. However, if the object

is placed between F and C. Then the images formed

will be virtual but NOT laterally inverted.

For concave lens, all images formed is on the same side

so the images formed is NOT laterally inverted

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Yes, all convex lenses invert images unless the image is reflected on another convex lens, otherwise the image would be seen right way up. This is why magnifying glasses have two convex lenses so that when you look through the image you see isn't upside down and backwards

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Concave mirrors form real (upside down) images when the distance the object is away from the mirror is greater than the focal length of the mirror. They form virtual (upside up) images when the distance of the object is smaller than the focal length and no image if the distance is equal to the focal length.

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A convex mirror will not reflect an upside down image. It will be right side up, and reduced in size. This is why the convex mirrors on automobiles have a warning on them that "objects will be closer than they appear". The benefit is the larger viewing area that is possible in a convex mirror. You will see more things through a convex mirror, and the reflection will be right side up.

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Yes, convex mirrors follow some characteristics of plane mirrors. For example, the images formed by convex mirrors are upright and laterally inverted, although it does not follow all its characteristics, like the images are not of the same size compared to the object.

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Image would always be real and inverted,

or it would be inlarged

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Images will appear upside down from far away, but very close to the mirror, they will appear right side up and very large.

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The convex lens, has a upside down image.

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