Question

Choose the correct statement about real and virtual images:

• A. Real images can be obtained on a screen, whereas virtual images cannot be obtained on the screen.
• B. Virtual images can be obtained on a screen, while real images cannot be obtained on a screen.
• C. Virtual images are formed only in refraction not in reflection, while real images can be formed in both reflection and refraction.
• D. Virtual images are formed only in reflection, while real images are only formed in refraction.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Real images can be obtained on a screen, whereas virtual images cannot be obtained on the screen.

$RealImages$ are images which can be obtained on the screen. They are formed when light rays after getting reflected from a mirror actually meet at a point. A real image is inverted with respect to the object.

$VirtualImages$ are images which can only be seen in a mirror but cannot be obtained on the screen. They are formed when light rays after getting reflected from a mirror appear to meet at a point. A virtual image is erect with respect to the object.

Hence, the correct answer is OPTION A.