Inverted

Definition

Describes an image that is upside down compared with its object.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 5.6P · Paper 1

The image is therefore inverted: upside down compared with the object. It lies on the opposite side of the lens from the object.
Revise: Real and Virtual Images

1
Describe an image by its type (real or virtual), orientation (upright or inverted) and size compared with the object.

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GCSE Physics · key term

Describes an image that is upside down compared with its object.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 5.6P · Paper 1

The image is therefore inverted: upside down compared with the object. It lies on the opposite side of the lens from the object.
Revise: Real and Virtual Images

1
Describe an image by its type (real or virtual), orientation (upright or inverted) and size compared with the object.

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