Differentiate between Real image and virtual image.

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Difference between Real image and virtual image:
S.No. Parameters Real image Virtual image
1 Image on screen Real image can be obtained on a screen. Virtual image cannot be obtained on a screen.
2 Rays of light The rays of light coming from an object actually meet at a point after reflection from a mirror. The rays of light coming from an object do not actually meet at a point after reflection from a mirror.
3 Nature of the image Real image is always inverted. Virtual image is always erect.
4 Example Images of actors on a screen in cinema hall. Image formed by a plane mirror.

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S.No.	Parameters	Real image	Virtual image
1	Image on screen	Real image can be obtained on a screen.	Virtual image cannot be obtained on a screen.
2	Rays of light	The rays of light coming from an object actually meet at a point after reflection from a mirror.	The rays of light coming from an object do not actually meet at a point after reflection from a mirror.
3	Nature of the image	Real image is always inverted.	Virtual image is always erect.
4	Example	Images of actors on a screen in cinema hall.	Image formed by a plane mirror.