Question

Why does the pinhole camera produce an inverted image ?

• A. The light passing through a convex lens produces an inverted image
• B. The light passing through a concave lens produces an inverted image
• C. The light travelling in a straight line passes through aperture to produce an inverted image
• D. Pinhole camera produces an upright image

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A pinhole camera is a simple camera without a lens but with a tiny aperture, a pinhole – effectively a light-proof box with a small hole in one side. Light from a scene passes through the aperture and projects an inverted image on the opposite side of the box, which is known as the camera obscura effect.