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