Question

I am confused between these terms - erect , inverted , virtual and real image?? Please solve my problem

Answer 1

Dear Student,

There are two types of images:
1. Real Image
2. Virtual Image

Real Image:
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1.Real Images are caught on the screen.
2. It is formed where the reflected rays from the object meet at a point.
3. Mostly all real images are inverted.( up side down)
4. Images formed by Pin hole camera, cinema screen, convex lens ( expect between P and F) are real.

Virtual Image:
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1. Virtual Image are not caught on screen.
2. It is formed when reflected rays are extended backwards to meet at a point.
3. All virtual images will be erect ( up straight).
4. our image when see in plane mirror.