Science Distinguish Between.

Real image

Virtual image

(i) A real image is formed only when the reflected rays actually meet at a point.

(ii) Real images can be obtained on a screen.

(iii) All real images are inverted.

(i) A virtual image is formed only when the reflected rays appear to meet at a point.

(ii) Virtual images cannot be obtained on a screen.

(iii) All virtual images are erect.

Convex mirror

Concave mirror

(i) In a convex mirror, the reflecting surface is on the outer side.

(ii) It is called a diverging mirror.

(iii) The focus of a convex mirror is virtual.

(iv) It can form only a virtual image.

(v) It can form only a diminished image.

(i) In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is on the inner side.

(ii) It is called a converging mirror.

(iii) The focus of a concave mirror is real.

(iv) It can form a real as well as a virtual image.

(v) It can form an enlarged, diminished as well as the same size image.