[Physics Tips] Confusion: Real and virtual images

student,

Welcome to another issue of Physics Tips Daily - the free eZine to provide tips and tricks for students to survive and excel in physics.

Today's topic is about real and virtual images.

When dealing with lenses and mirrors, there is a seemingly endless variety of outcomes. One difficulty lies in discerning real and virtual images.

Real images are formed when actual rays of light converge to form an image. This happens when you see a movie projected onto a screen. A virtual image is formed by your eye when it extrapolates and determines where the rays of light seem to originate from.

An example would be using a magnifying glass to enlarge small print. No rays of light are actually at that position, that's how you can remember its called a virtual image. Think of a virtual reality game. You see and hear things, but they aren't really there.

That should do it for today.

Keep it up with your study. "See" you tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Seize the Day!
Wayne Huang, PhD
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