Question

differentiate between real and virtual image​

Answer 1

Answer:

Real images are formed when light rays after reflection or refraction converge at a point before a mirror or lens. While virtual images are formed when the light rays diverge after reflection or refraction. Real images appear on the screen as against virtual images never appear on the screen.

Answer 2

An image formed when the light rays converge at a particular point after refraction and reflection is known as a real image. An image formed when rays appear to meet a particular point after the reflection from the mirror is known as a virtual image.