This is always the case - real images are inverted and virtual images are upright. Identify all that apply. Virtual images are always upright. Virtual images as formed by lenses are always located on the same side of the lens as the object. Virtual images are only formed by diverging lenses, never by converging lenses.
Virtual images are always smaller than the object.
Virtual images have a - magnification value. Several characteristics of images are described below. Determine whether these images are real or virtual and whether they are formed by converging, diverging lenses or either type. Image is upright and magnified. Image if upright and reduced in size.