0. Answer the following questions in brief. 1. Explain clearly the difference between a real image and a virtual image. Give one example of a virtual image.
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Real Image Virtual Image
Definition The real image is the image, which forms when the light rays meet at a particular point after reflection from the mirror. The image, which forms when the light rays appear to meet at a definite point, after reflection from the mirror, is termed as a virtual image.
Interaction of light rays Rays actually converge Rays perceived to converge
Image formed The image formed is inverted The image formed is upright or erect
Lens used Converging Lens Diverging Lens
Mirror used Concave Mirror Convex, Concave and Plane Mirror
Image reception We can obtain a real image on a screen. We cannot obtain a virtual image on the screen. In fact, the Image appears to be on the mirror or lens itself.
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