A ray diagram shows an object placed in front of a concave lens beyond 2F. Which are characteristics of the image that is produced?

A concave (diverging) lens spreads light rays apart, so the image appears to come from where the rays would meet if traced backward. This image is always virtual, upright, and smaller than the object, regardless of how far the object is placed. Therefore, the image is upright and smaller than the object.

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