Question

A virtual image is one which

• A. can be taken on a screen
• B. cannot be taken on a screen
• C. sometimes can be and sometimes cannot be taken on a screen
• D. is formed only by a concave mirror

Answer 1

The correct option is B

cannot be taken on a screen

1. When an image is formed after reflection that it may or may not be obtained on the screen.
2. If an image can be obtained on the screen then it is a real image
3. The other one which can't be obtained on the screen is called a virtual image.
4. E.g. a plane mirror forms a virtual image but a concave mirror forms a real image
5. Thus, the correct option is (B).