Real Images
A real image is
where light rays
meet. The light rays
that reach your eyes
from the direction of
the image actually
pass through the
image. This light
rays causes real
images.
Virtual images
A virtual image is light
rays seem to converge
after a reflection. Plane
mirrors produce only
virtual images. Virtual
images can also be
produced by converging
mirrors, when the object
is placed between the
focus and the mirror.
Real images are those where light actually
Converges.
Whereas virtual images are locations from where
light appears to have converged.
A real image can be
produced by concave
mirrors or converging
lenses
A real image is a representation of
an actual object. To produce a real
image you must place a
screen,convex mirror or lenses in
front the light rays coming from the
object.
A virtual image is a representation of an
actual object by diverging light rays. They
are produced when light rays seem to be
coming from the same spot and appear to
be an actual object, but it is just light (has
no matter).
A plane or a convex
mirror can produce a
virtual image. The image
appears to be behind the
mirror.
A hologram is an image that
appears as a real image when
in reality it is a virtual image. A
hologram is produced using a
real image and reflecting the
light off of an object such as a
mirror. The mirror produces a
three dimensional
representation of the real
object. Although it looks real, it
has no matter.
Virtual images
Real Images