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What Is A Virtual Image?

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    A virtual image is formed by diverging rays of light that appear to originate from the image, but in reality do not.  

    If you place an observer where the virtual image appears to be, they will not be able to see it.

    The image is formed at the point where the paths of the principals rays of light cross when projected backwards from their paths beyond the lens.  The virtual image may not be "real", but it is not imaginary.  It can be seen in a definite position by the eye or a camera.
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