real image
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real
image
(
plural
real images
)
(
optics
)
The
image
formed by
light
rays
converging
from a convex lens or concave mirror
Related terms
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virtual image
Top: The formation of a real image using a convex lens. Bottom: The formation of a real image using a concave mirror. In both diagrams,
f
is the
focal point
,
O
is the object, and
I
is the image. Solid blue lines indicate light rays. It can be seen that the image is formed by actual light rays and thus can form a visible image on a screen placed at the position of the image.
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