Question

Differentiate between real and virtual image.
(the answer should be in approx 5 points)

Answer 1

Real Image

1 The images formed are inverted

2 A converging lens produces a real image.

3 Produces virtual images. A concave mirror

Virtual Image

1 The images formed are erect or upright

2 produces a real image a diverging lens

3. Forms real images. A convex mirror or plane mirror forms a virtual image.

Answer 2

Question :

Differentiate between real and virtual image. ( 5 points)

Answer :

Real image :

1. Image formed when the light rays meet at a particular point after reflection.
2. Rays actually converge
3. Image formed is inverted.
4. Lens is converging
5. Image is formed by concave mirror

Virtual image :

1. Image formed when the light rays appear to meet at a particular point after reflection.
2. Rays appear to converge
3. Image formed is upright
4. Lens is diverging
5. Image is formed by convex and plane mirrors