Question

difference between real and virtual images

Answer 1

#Real image
1.Image that can be taken an a screen
2.It is always inverted
3.Formed due to actual intersection by the rays
For example-Image produced in a cinema hall

#Virtual image
1.Image that can't be taken on a screen
2.It is always erect in nature
3.formed due to diversion of rays and appear to meet a some point
for example-Image produced in a plan mirror

Answer 2

Answer

Real Image -

• Real image can be taken on a screen
• The rays of light after reflection or refraction usually meet at a point.
• It is always inverted.

Virtual Image

• Virtual image cannot be taken on a screen
• The rays of light after reflection and refraction appear to diverge from a point
• It is always erect but laterally inverted