Explain the difference between a real image and a virtual image. A converging le

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Explain the difference between a real image and a virtual image. A converging lens has a focal length of 10.0 cm. An object is placed 30.0 cm from the lens. Using any two of the three principal (or special) rays and an appropriate scale, draw a ray diagram to show the image fanned by this lens. Measure the image distance from the lens (s'') and calculate the magnification of the image based on your measurements. State whether the image is erect or inverted, and indicate whether it is real or virtual. you could let I cm on your ray diagram represent 5 cm on the optical bench: this scale is often expressed as (1 cm: 5 cm). Solve the previous problem (Question 2) analytically; i.e., calculate the position of the image using liquation I. Describe the image completely; i.e., give its distance from the lens, state whether it is erect or inverted. and indicate whether it is real or virtual. Calculate the magnification of this lens.

Explanation / Answer

The following are the main differences between a real image and virtual image.

1.A real image can be caught on a screen whereas a virtual image cannot be caught on a screen.
2. A real image is always inverted whereas a virtual image is always erect.
3. A real image is formed when the rays of light after reflection or refraction actually meet at some point whereas a virtual image is formed when the rays of light after reflection or refraction appear to meet at a point.

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