Final answer:
Virtual images are visible and can be photographed as our eyes or cameras can focus on the light rays to capture their appearance. However, they cannot be projected onto a screen because they are formed by light that appears to diverge from behind the mirror or lens, so there is no real convergence point in space. The correct answer is option B.
Step-by-step explanation:
In physics, when discussing optics, we often differentiate between two types of images: real images and virtual images. A real image is formed when light rays converge and can be projected onto a screen, as is the case with images formed on a camera sensor or the human retina. On the other hand, a virtual image is formed by rays that appear to diverge from a point behind the mirror or lens. Consequently, virtual images cannot be projected onto a screen as real images can, because the light does not converge to form the image in real space.
Despite not being projectable, a virtual image is indeed visible to the human eye. This is because our eyes can focus on the light rays as they enter, making the virtual image appear as if it is behind the mirror or lens. You can also photograph a virtual image because a camera can focus the diverging rays just as the human eye does, effectively capturing the appearance of the virtual image.
To address the original multiple-choice question: No, virtual images cannot be projected onto a screen. Projection requires real images that are formed by light rays physically converging at a point in space.