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In Example 9.2, the calculated image height is h' = -6.0 cm for an object of height h = +4.0 cm. What does the negative sign and larger magnitude indicate about the image?

Question
In Example 9.2, the calculated image height is h' = -6.0 cm for an object of height h = +4.0 cm. What does the negative sign and larger magnitude indicate about the image?
The image is virtual and diminished
The image is inverted and enlarged (magnified)
The image is erect and the same size
The image does not actually form
Answer
The image is inverted and enlarged (magnified)
Detailed Explanation
A negative image height indicates the image is inverted, and since |h'| (6.0 cm) is greater than |h| (4.0 cm), the image is also enlarged.
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