What is the difference between real and virtual image?

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Differences between real and virtual images are given below:
Real image Virtual image
1. Real images are inverted. It can be taken on screen. 1. Virtual images are erect. It can not be taken on screen.
2. A convex lens and a concave mirror can create a real image. 2. A concave lens, convex mirror, and plane mirror always forms virtual images.
3. On the screen, real images are formed. 3. Virtual images appear on the lens or mirror.
4. The actual intersection of light rays produces real images.
4. The imaginary intersection of light rays creates virtual images.

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Real image	Virtual image
1. Real images are inverted. It can be taken on screen.	1. Virtual images are erect. It can not be taken on screen.
2. A convex lens and a concave mirror can create a real image.	2. A concave lens, convex mirror, and plane mirror always forms virtual images.
3. On the screen, real images are formed.	3. Virtual images appear on the lens or mirror.
4. The actual intersection of light rays produces real images.	4. The imaginary intersection of light rays creates virtual images.