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Difference Between Real Image and Virtual Image
Real Image	Virtual Image
Real images are inverted	Virtual images are erect
Convex lenses form a real image	Concave lenses form a virtual image
Real images are formed on the screen	Virtual images appear to be on the lens or the mirror itself
Real images are formed by a concave mirror	Plane, convex mirror and concave lens form a virtual image
Real images are formed due to the actual intersection of light rays	Virtual images are formed due to the imaginary intersection of light rays