The term "virtual" as applied to an image made by a mirror means that the image:
A)is on the mirror surface
B)cannot be photographed by a camera
C)is in front of the mirror
D)is the same size as the object
E)cannot be shown directly on a screen

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Virtual images, as formed by mirrors, cannot be projected directly onto a screen because they appear to be located behind the mirror. This is in contrast to real images, which can be projected onto a screen.

The Term "Virtual" as Applied to an Image Made by a Mirror