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What is a virtual image? Give one situation where a virtual image is formed.

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An image that cannot be obtained on a screen is called as a virtual image. The virtual image occurs where the rays of light appear to meet. Any image you see reflected by a plane flat mirror is a virtual image. All the virtual images are erect.

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