What are the differences between real and virtual images?

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Real image Virtual image
A real image is formed when incident light rays actually meet at a point after refraction from the lens. The virtual image is formed when incident light rays appear to meet at a point when back-traced after refraction from the lens.
A real image can be obtained on the screen. A virtual image cannot be obtained on the screen.
A real image is always inverted. A virtual image is always erect.

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Real image	Virtual image
A real image is formed when incident light rays actually meet at a point after refraction from the lens.	The virtual image is formed when incident light rays appear to meet at a point when back-traced after refraction from the lens.
A real image can be obtained on the screen.	A virtual image cannot be obtained on the screen.
A real image is always inverted.	A virtual image is always erect.