Is it possible to see a virtual image?
A)No, since the rays that seem to emanate from a virtual image do not in fact emanate from the image.
B)No, since virtual images do not really exist.
C)Yes, the rays that appear to emanate from a virtual image can be focused on the retina just like those from an illuminated object.
D)Yes, since almost everything we see is virtual because most things do not themselves give off light, but only reflect light coming from some other source.
E)Yes, but only indirectly in the sense that if the virtual image is formed on a sheet of photographic film, one could later look at the picture formed.

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A virtual image can be seen because the light rays appear to come from the image and can be focused on the retina, allowing us to perceive it.

Is It Possible to See a Virtual Image