Question

What is a virtual image? Give one situation where a virtual image is formed.
NCERT Solutions for Class 7th Science Chapter 15 Light Page 190 Exercise Question 6

Answer 1

when an image cannot obtained in screen is called virtual image
egs: image formed by plane mirror

Answer 2

Answer:

In case of plane mirror, the image is erect, virtual and of same size as the object. ... Give one situation where a virtual image is formed.

The image which cannot be obtained on a screen is called virtual image. For example, virtual image is always formed in case of plane mirror and convex mirror.

A virtual image is formed when reflected rays appear to meet. Such images cannot be obtained on screen. Plane mirrors, convex mirror and concave lens always forms virtual image.