What type of image is created when light rays converge in front of a mirror?

When light rays converge in front of a mirror, they create a real image. A real image is formed when the light rays actually intercept and converge at a point in space, producing an image that can be projected onto a screen. This occurs in concave mirrors when the object is placed at a distance greater than the focal point, allowing the reflected rays to meet at a specific location.

In contrast, a virtual image, which is produced by diverging light rays (often seen with concave mirrors when the object is within the focal length), cannot be projected onto a screen as the rays do not actually converge in a real location. Coherent and diffused images describe different concepts related to light and its behavior, but they do not pertain to the basic formation of images by mirrors in this context. Thus, the concept of a real image is essential in understanding how mirrors reflect light to create images that can be captured or viewed.