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

Virtual images are the images which can’t be obtained on a screen.


The image formed in case of plane mirror is virtual and can’t be obtained on the screen.


The following picture shows the virtual image formed by plane mirror:



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State the characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror.

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Find out the letters of English alphabet or any other language known to you in which the image formed in a plane mirror appears exactly like the letter itself. Discuss your findings.

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State any two differences between a convex and a concave lens.

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Give one use each of a concave and a convex mirror.