Is an Image formed by Reflection Real or Virtual
Incident rays starting from a point object, and reflected from a mirror, either actually meet at or appear to come from a point. The other point is called the image of the point object.
Real Image | Virtual Image |
1. A real image is formed | 1. A virtual image is formed when two or more rays appear to be coming from a point behind the mirror. |
2. A real image can be | 2. A virtual image cannot |
| 3. A real image is inverted with respect to the object. | 3. A virtual image is erect |
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