Can a virtual image be photographed by a camera?

Yes, a virtual image can be photographed by a camera. A virtual image is formed by the divergence of light rays, as in the case of an image produced by a convex lens for an object placed within the focal point. This virtual image cannot be projected onto a screen since the light rays do not actually converge at that point. However, a camera can capture this virtual image by allowing the light rays to enter the camera's lens and form an image on the camera's sensor or film.

In fact, many of the images captured by cameras are virtual images. When you take a photo using a smartphone or any other camera, the lens captures light rays that emanate from the subject and form an image on the camera's sensor or film. This image is essentially a representation of the virtual image formed by the lens.

So, in summary, cameras can capture virtual images, allowing you to take pictures of objects even when the light rays are diverging and not converging to a physical point.