Question

(ii) Write any three differences between a real and a virtual mirror.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Real image can be obtained on screen

1. virtual image cannot be obtained on screen

2. real image is formed by actual

2. virtual image is formed by just extending the refracted rays backward meeting of rays after refraction

3. real image is always inverted

3. virtual image is always erect.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. a real mirror forms a real image and a virtual mirror forms a virtual image. (it's understandable from the names.)

2. a real mirror forms images which are inverted and a virtual mirror forms erect images.

3. a real mirror forms images which can be taken on a screen which is not the case with virtual mirror.