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What is the difference between a real image and a virtual image formed by a lens?

  • A. Real images can be projected onto a screen, while virtual images cannot.
  • B. Real images are always upright, while virtual images can be inverted.
  • C. Real images are formed by converging lenses, while virtual images are formed by diverging lenses.
  • D. All of the above are true.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. Real images can be projected onto a screen because they are formed by the actual convergence of light rays, while virtual images cannot be projected onto a screen as they appear to diverge from a point behind the lens. Real and virtual images do not have a consistent orientation (upright or inverted), so option B is incorrect. Real images are formed by both converging and diverging lenses depending on the specific scenario, so option C is not a definitive distinction. Option D is incorrect as not all the statements are true. Therefore, the only accurate general distinction between real and virtual images is that real images can be projected onto a screen, while virtual images cannot.