Explain why a real image can be projected on a screen but a virtual image cannot.

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As we know real image is formed by real intersection of rays hence it is possible to project it on screen whereas virtual image is drawn via back tracing the path of reflected rays hence they dosen't meet in reality so they can"t be projected on a screen.

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