Asked by violet
virtual image seems to come from
behind the mirror.
the surface of the mirror.
in front of the mirror.
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Behind the mirror.
Explanation: a virtual image is formed where the extensions of the reflected (or refracted) rays appear to meet — i.e., it only looks as if the light comes from a point behind the mirror. The rays do not actually converge there (so the image cannot be projected on a screen). In contrast, a real image is formed in front of the mirror (on the same side as the object) where rays actually converge.
Explanation: a virtual image is formed where the extensions of the reflected (or refracted) rays appear to meet — i.e., it only looks as if the light comes from a point behind the mirror. The rays do not actually converge there (so the image cannot be projected on a screen). In contrast, a real image is formed in front of the mirror (on the same side as the object) where rays actually converge.
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