Answer to Question #294950 in Optics for Chemistry

Question

If a piece of photographic film is placed at the location of a real image, the film will record

the image. Can this be done with a virtual image? How might one record a virtual image?

Answer 1

Solution:

The real images are created on the screen when the rays of light converge at a point.

The virtual images are formed behind the mirror when the rays diverge from the lens or mirror.

So,The real images formed always inverted whereas the virtual images are erect.