Images formed by a converging lens

Object beyond F

Real

Inverted

Larger than object

Beyond F

Object between F and lens

Virtual

Erect

Larger than object

Behind the object on the same side of the lens

Image formed by a diverging lens

Images formed by a diverging lens

Ray diagram for diverging lens regardless of object location.

Characteristics of the image regardless of object position

Virtual

Erect

Smaller than object

Between object and lens