quick optics question for physics

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<p>are the images produced by plane mirrors real or virtual? i thought they were real because when i drew the ray diagrams, the beams intersected, but when i think about it, the image cant really be projected on a screen... </p>

<p>can someone clarify this for me? much appreciated!</p>

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<p>plane mirrors=virtual
image forms on opposite side</p>

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<p>is that the general rule for real vs virtual? if the image is formed on the other side, it’s virtual?</p>

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<p>yes… if the ‘image’ is behind the mirror, how can it be real!</p>

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<p>gotcha. thanks guys!</p>