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Explain the difference between real and virtual images.

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Following are the differences between real and virtual images:
Real Image Virtual Image
i) Real images are formed when rays of light actually meet each other at a point. i) Virtual images are formed when rays of light appear to be coming from the image which does not actually exist.
ii) Real images being actual intersection of rays can be projected on a screen. ii) Virtual images being non-existent cannot be projected on a screen.
iii) Real images are inverted. iii)Virtual images are erect.

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