State whether true or false. A real image cannot be obtained on a screen.

Answer: False.

Why this is incorrect

A real image is formed when light rays actually converge at a point. Because the rays meet, the image can be captured on a screen placed at that location. Examples include images from a converging lens or a concave mirror projected onto a sheet of paper or a screen.

Quick distinction

• Real image: Rays converge; can be projected on a screen.
• Virtual image: Rays only appear to diverge from a point; cannot be formed on a screen.