Question
Explain clearly the difference between a real image and a virtual image. Give one example of a virtual image.
Answer
Real image
- It is formed by actual intersection of light rays.
- It can be obtained on a screen.
- It always forms in front of the mirror.
- It is inverted with respect to object.
Virtual image
- It is formed by the apparent intersection of light rays.
- It cannot be obtained on a screen.
- It always forms behind the mirror.
- It is always erect with respect to object.
Example of a virtual image is image of our face formed by plane mirror is virtual.