What Are Virtual Images and How Do They Work?

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Start date Jan 19, 2012
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A virtual image is formed when light rays appear to diverge from a point, creating an image that cannot be projected onto a screen. It is not located at a physical distance from the lens or mirror. The discussion suggests using typical focal values for the eye to apply the thin lens imaging formula. Understanding the properties of virtual images is essential in optics. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in calculations related to virtual images.

Jan 19, 2012

zzoo4

Virtual image??

Nvm I got it.
Thank you anyways

virtual image is not the actual distance kk.

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Jan 19, 2012

Mindscrape

Hmm, I think the problem wants you to find some reasonable focal values for the eye and compute your typical thin lens imaging formula.

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