Question

difference between real and virtual image in short

Answer 1

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The images that can be formed on a screen are called $\bf{Real\:Images}$

Ex: Image formed on a cinema screen

The exact opposite of it is when an image can not be formed on a screen it is called $\bf{Virtual\: Image}$

Ex: Image formed in a plane mirror

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Answer 2

Differences :

⇒ A real image is formed due to actual intersection of the light rays.

⇒ A virtual image is formed when the light ray is produced backwards and not actually meeting.

⇒ A real image is always inverted .

⇒ A virtual image is always erect.

⇒ A real image cannot be formed in a concave lens.

⇒ A virtual image can be formed in a concave lens.

⇒ A real image can be obtained on the screen.

⇒ A virtual image cannot be obtained on the screen.

⇒ Example of real image is an image of distant object formed by a convex lens.

⇒ Examples of virtual image is an image formed by concave lens .