Q. Which of the following statements is/ are correct for a virtual image?
- The rays of light actually meet at the point.
- The image cannot be obtained on the screen.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 2
Notes: When the ray of light after suffering reflection from a mirror actually meets at a point, the image formed can be obtained and seen on a screen. The image which can be obtained on the screen is called a real image. When the rays of the light after suffering reflection from the mirror appears to meet at a point, the image formed cannot be obtained on a screen and can only be seen into the mirror. The image which can only be seen into a mirror but cannot be obtained on a screen is called a virtual image.