Differentiate between real and virtual images by giving two main differences.

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Real images
Virtual images
Real images are formed due to the actual intersection of light rays after the refraction from the lens
Virtual images are formed when refracted rays of light appear to meet at a point when traced backward.
2. Real images can be obtained on the screen.
2. Virtual images cannot be obtained on the screen.

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Real images	Virtual images
Real images are formed due to the actual intersection of light rays after the refraction from the lens	Virtual images are formed when refracted rays of light appear to meet at a point when traced backward.
2. Real images can be obtained on the screen.	2. Virtual images cannot be obtained on the screen.