Differentiate between the following.
Real image and virtual image

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The difference between real image and virtual image is,
Real image Virtual image
1. A real image is formed when light rays from an object, after reflection, actually meet (intersect) at one point. 1. A virtual image is formed when light rays from an object, after reflection, appear to meet (intersect) at one point.
2. Real images can be obtained on a screen. 2. Virtual images cannot be obtained on a screen.
3. Real image is an inverted image. 3. Virtual image is an erect image.
4.A concave mirror forms a real image(Except when the object is between F and P). 4. A convex mirror always forms a virtual image.

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Real image	Virtual image
1. A real image is formed when light rays from an object, after reflection, actually meet (intersect) at one point.	1. A virtual image is formed when light rays from an object, after reflection, appear to meet (intersect) at one point.
2. Real images can be obtained on a screen.	2. Virtual images cannot be obtained on a screen.
3. Real image is an inverted image.	3. Virtual image is an erect image.
4.A concave mirror forms a real image(Except when the object is between F and P).	4. A convex mirror always forms a virtual image.