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What is a pinhole camera? Mention two characteristics of the image formed by a pinhole camera.
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  • A pinhole camera is a box-shaped camera having a minute hole (pin-hole) and a translucent screen. [1 mark]
  • The image produced by a pinhole camera is usually smaller than the object and appears to be inverted when compared to the actual object. [1 mark]

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