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In mirrors, how can we differentiate a real image from a virtual image?


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Difference between the real and virtual image.

Real image Virtual image
When a parallel beam of straight light rays meets at a particular point after reflection from a mirror, then the image formed by the mirror is called a real image.When a parallel beam of straight light rays appears to meet at a particular point after reflection from a mirror, then the image formed by the mirror is called a virtual image.
Real images are forms on the concave mirrors.Virtual images forms on the convex mirror.
The real image is inverted.The virtual image is upright or erect.
Difference Between Real Image and Virtual Image
Difference Between Real Image and Virtual Image

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