I do know the difference between real and virtual images. I would like to know the difference between real and virtual objects. I need some examples.
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I'm reading a very general definition of parameter on this site Parameter definition - Math Insight.
I didn't understand why we call the variable $t$ of the curve $\alpha(t)=(\cos t,\sin t)$ a parameter.
For me $t$ in this case is a variable too according to the definition of the site I...