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PHY 104 Reflection and Refraction of Light Objective Question
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What is the defining characteristic of a 'virtual image'?
Options
A It is an image that can be projected onto a screen.
B It is an image formed where light rays actually converge.
C It is an image from which light appears to diverge, but the light does not physically pass through it.
Correct Answer
D It is always inverted and smaller than the object.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 14 defines a virtual image: "This is called a virtual image, as the light does not go through it." The summary on page 57 further clarifies: "Virtual image: light does not pass through."

Hint

Consider where the light rays *seem* to come from versus where they *actually* go.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 14 of 947
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