Question

Pick the correct answer from the following two statements:
(a) Virtual image can be seen with the eyes.
(b) Virtual image can be captured on the screen.

• A. Only (a) is true
• B. Only (b) is true
• C. Both (a) and (b) are true
• D. Both (a) and (b) are false

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let's analyze the two statements:

1. Statement (a): "Virtual image can be seen with the eyes." A virtual image is formed when the rays of light appear to diverge from a point, such as the image seen in a flat mirror. Unlike real images, virtual images cannot be projected onto a screen, but they are visible to the observer. Therefore, this statement is true.
2. Statement (b): "Virtual image can be captured on the screen." A virtual image cannot be projected on a screen because the light rays do not converge in physical space. They only appear to do so when extended backward. Hence, this statement is false.

Based on the analysis, only statement (a) is true. Therefore, the correct option is: Only (a) is true

Answer 2

Let’s understand the two statements:

• (a) Virtual image can be seen with the eyes: This is true. A virtual image is formed by the apparent divergence of rays and can be seen directly (like in a mirror).
• (b) Virtual image can be captured on the screen: This is false. A virtual image cannot be projected on a screen as the light rays don’t actually meet at the image point.

Therefore, only statement (a) is correct.

Final Answer: Only (a) is true