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virtual image

/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl ˈɪmɪdʒ/

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/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl ˈɪmɪdʒ/C1formalscientific
  • ruОптический термин, обозначающий изображение, образованное кажущимся расхождением световых лучей от точки, например, в зеркале или линзе, которое невозможно спроецировать на экран.

An optical term referring to an image formed by the apparent divergence of light rays from a point, such as in a mirror or lens, which cannot be projected onto a screen.

  1. Optical phenomenonC1formal

    An image formed by the apparent divergence of light rays from a point, which cannot be projected onto a screen.

    ruМнимое изображение

    • A plane mirror always produces a virtual image.
    • The virtual image in a convex mirror appears smaller than the object.
    • When you look into a spoon, you see a virtual image of yourself.