Question

the word virtual refers to something that exists in effect but not in actual fact . how does this definition relate to the virtual image you see of yourself in a plane mirror?

Answer 1

we can say that virtual images are those images which we can just see, but they are not actually present

Step-by-step explanation:

A virtual image is formed when light rays coming from an object only appear to meet at a point when produced backwards (but do not actually meet) after reflection from a mirror.

Answer 2

The picture in the mirror of yourself is a virtual image because it is just light bouncing off you into the mirror and back into your eyes. It is not actually present.