What type of image is formed by converging rays after refraction or reflection?

When light rays are converging after refraction or reflection, they meet at a point to form a real image. A real image can be projected onto a screen because the light rays actually converge at a specific location. This type of image is produced by lenses or mirrors that direct light rays to focus together, allowing for clearer and more defined imagery.

In practical applications, real images can be seen in various optical devices such as cameras and projectors, where the formation of an image occurs on a surface. The characteristics of a real image include being inverted and can vary in size based on the distance of the object from the optical device.

In contrast, other types of images, which do not involve converging light rays or projecting onto a surface, do not form adequately or cannot be displayed in the same manner. For example, virtual images are created where light rays appear to diverge from a point, yet they cannot be displayed on a screen.