Question

What is the difference between real and virtual image with examples?

Answer 1

REAL IMAGES:

1. It is formed when actual intersection of rays takes place.
2. It is always inverted.
3. It can be obtained on a screen.
4. For ex. The projector projects a real image on the white screen, the image is made to appear erect by our brain.

VIRTUAL IMAGES  :

1. No actual intersection of rays taken place.
2. It is always erect.
3. It cannot be obtained on a screen.
4. For ex. The image formed in the mirror cannot be obtained on a screen.

Answer 2

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real image is formed when the rays of light after reflection or refraction actually meet at some point whereas a virtual image is formed when the rays of light after reflection or refraction appear to meet at a point.