Differentiate real and virtual images.

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1. It is formed when two reflected rays actually meet at a point infront of the mirror. 1. It is formed when two reflected rays appears to diverge from a point behind the mirror.

2. It can be captured on a screen. 2. It cannot be captured on a screen.

3. Only concave mirrors are capable of producing real images. 3. All plane, concave, and convex mirrors are capable of producing virtual images.

4. It is formed on the same side as that of the object. 4. It is formed behind the mirror.

5. It is always inverted. 5. It is always erect or upright.

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Real Image	Virtual Image
1. It is formed when two reflected rays actually meet at a point infront of the mirror.	1. It is formed when two reflected rays appears to diverge from a point behind the mirror.
2. It can be captured on a screen.	2. It cannot be captured on a screen.
3. Only concave mirrors are capable of producing real images.	3. All plane, concave, and convex mirrors are capable of producing virtual images.
4. It is formed on the same side as that of the object.	4. It is formed behind the mirror.
5. It is always inverted.	5. It is always erect or upright.