State three differences between a real image and virtual image.

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Real Image Virtual Image
1. Real image can be obtained on screen 1. virtual image cannot be obtained on screen
2. real image is formed by actual 2. virtual image is formed by just extending the refracted rays backward.
meeting of rays after refraction
3. real image is always inverted 3. virtual image is always erect.

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