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प्रश्न
Distinguish between a real and a virtual image.
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उत्तर
| Real image | Virtual image |
| 1. A real image is formed due to actual intersection of refracted (or reflected) rays | 1. A virtual image is formed when the refracted (or reflected) rays meet if they are produced backwards |
| 2. 2 A real image can be obtained on a screen | 2. 2. A virtual image cannot be obtained on a screen |
| 3. 3. A real image is inverted with respect to the object. | 3. 3. A virtual image is erect with respect to the object |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Study the diagram shown in Fig. 5.56
Complete the diagram to show the formation of image A’B’ of the object AB of same size.

The diagram given below shows the position of an object OA in relation to a converging lens L whose foci are at F1 and F2.

- Draw two rays to locate the position of the image.
- State the position of the image with reference to the lens.
- Describe three characteristics of the image.
- Describe how the distance of the image from the lens and its size change as the object is moved towards F1.
A ray of light incident parallel to the principal axis of a lens, passes undeviated after refraction.
(a) Draw a sketch to show how a lens is able to produce an image of the sun on a paper screen.
(b)(i) Would you regard the rays from the sun as being divergent, parallel or convergent?
(ii) What is the name given to the point where such rays meet after they have passed through the lens?
(iii) How does the image of the sun sometimes burn a paper screen?
What type of lenses are used in spectacles worn by an old lady for knitting?
Make the correct choices in the following items :
A lens used as a magnifying glass
(i) ls a diverging lens
(ii) Produces a virtual image
(iii) ls placed with the object nearer the lens than the principle focus
Make the correct choices in the following items:
lf the image can be focused on a screen it must be
When does a ray of light falling on a lens pass through it undeviated?
In the following diagram, L1 and L2 are the two convex lense placed at separation equal to the sum of focal lengths of the two lenses. A and B are the two rays of light incident on the lens L1. Complete the path of rays till they emerge out of the lens L2.

What principles have you used in completing the diagram?
