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Term: Virtual Image

Definition:

A virtual image refers to an optical image that is formed in a location where light does not actually reach. It is formed by the apparent intersection of light rays, creating an image that cannot be projected onto a screen.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Physics - an optical image formed by the apparent intersection of light rays, which cannot be captured or projected onto a surface.

Example sentence: In a convex lens, the virtual image is formed on the opposite side of the object.

Sense 2:

Computer Science - an image or representation that exists only in a virtual or digital medium.

Example sentence: The virtual image of a painting can be easily manipulated using image editing software.

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