What is a virtual image? Give one situation where a virtual image… - Vidyadip

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What is a virtual image? Give one situation where a virtual image is formed.

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The image formed by the plane mirror appears behind it. We cannot however touch it. Also, the image of the object cannot be obtained on a screen, whether it is held in front of the mirror or behind it. Such type of images are not real. They are virtual images.

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