Question

why virtual image is always erect?

Answer 1

The virtual image is always erect. The common example of virtual image is the image formed in the mirror when we stand in front of that mirror. A realimage is that image which is formed when the light rays coming from an object actually meet each other after reflection or refraction.

Answer 2

Real images are always inverted, and they may be either larger or smaller than the object. Virtual images. An image, such as that seen in a mirror, in which the rays of light appear to be emanating from some object that isn't there is called a virtual image. Virtual images are always erect