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Which of the following has the shortest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum?
Which of the following has the shortest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum?
In a flat-plane mirror, images appear to be inverted but not laterally inverted.
In a flat-plane mirror, images appear to be inverted but not laterally inverted.
False (B)
What does S.A.L.T stand for when describing an image in a mirror?
What does S.A.L.T stand for when describing an image in a mirror?
Size, Attitude, Location, Type
A light source that produces its own light is called _________.
A light source that produces its own light is called _________.
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Which type of light production involves the absorption of UV light, followed by a delayed emission of visible light?
Which type of light production involves the absorption of UV light, followed by a delayed emission of visible light?
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Match each light production method with its example:
Match each light production method with its example:
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The filament in an incandescent light bulb is typically made of copper.
The filament in an incandescent light bulb is typically made of copper.
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What does LASER stand for?
What does LASER stand for?
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If light travels from water to acrylic, how will it bend relative to the normal line?
If light travels from water to acrylic, how will it bend relative to the normal line?
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The index of refraction of a medium is the ratio of the speed of light in the medium to the speed of light in a vacuum
The index of refraction of a medium is the ratio of the speed of light in the medium to the speed of light in a vacuum
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What part of the concave mirror is located halfway between the center of curvature and the vertex?
What part of the concave mirror is located halfway between the center of curvature and the vertex?
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Rays that pass through the focus of a concave mirror will reflect ______ to the principal axis.
Rays that pass through the focus of a concave mirror will reflect ______ to the principal axis.
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If an object is placed between the focus and the vertex of a concave mirror, what kind of image is formed?
If an object is placed between the focus and the vertex of a concave mirror, what kind of image is formed?
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Match the following image properties with the corresponding object location for concave mirrors:
Match the following image properties with the corresponding object location for concave mirrors:
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Converging lenses are thinnest in the middle.
Converging lenses are thinnest in the middle.
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What is the name of the point where the principal axis meets the middle of the lens?
What is the name of the point where the principal axis meets the middle of the lens?
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Rays parallel to the principal axis will refract through the ______ after passing through the converging lens.
Rays parallel to the principal axis will refract through the ______ after passing through the converging lens.
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If an object is placed between F' and O in a converging lens, what will the image be like?
If an object is placed between F' and O in a converging lens, what will the image be like?
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Match the following image properties with the corresponding object location for converging lenses:
Match the following image properties with the corresponding object location for converging lenses:
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According to the thin lens equation, if di is negative, what does it indicate about the image?
According to the thin lens equation, if di is negative, what does it indicate about the image?
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A magnification value (M) less than 1 means the image is larger than the object.
A magnification value (M) less than 1 means the image is larger than the object.
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What eye condition results in the eye focusing in front of the retina?
What eye condition results in the eye focusing in front of the retina?
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A mirage occurs because light from the sky refracts as it goes from ______ air to hot air.
A mirage occurs because light from the sky refracts as it goes from ______ air to hot air.
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Study Notes
Electromagnetic Spectrum & Light Waves
- Light is a form of radiation, categorized as a wave or photon.
- The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all types of light.
- Energy, wavelength, and frequency are inversely related on the spectrum. Lower energy corresponds to longer wavelengths and lower frequencies, and vice versa.
- Types include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
- White light is a combination of all visible colours.
- A prism separates white light into the visible colour spectrum.
- Light travels in straight lines.
Light Rays & Reflection
- Incident light ray: The light leaving the source.
- Mirror: A polished surface reflecting light.
- Reflected light ray: Light bouncing off a surface.
- Image: A reproduction of an object created by light.
- Flat-plane mirrors: Produce laterally inverted images.
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S.A.L.T: A method for describing images:
- Size: Relative size to the object.
- Attitude: Upright or inverted.
- Location: Distance from the mirror.
- Type: Virtual (behind mirror) or real (light rays meet at the image).
Light Sources
- Luminous sources: Produce their own light.
- Non-luminous sources: Reflect light, they do not produce light.
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Types of light sources:
- Incandescence: Light from heat. Filament (tungsten) in light bulbs converts a small percentage of electrical energy to light.
- Electric Discharge: Electricity through gas, causing electron transitions. (neon signs, lightning).
- Phosphorescence: Absorbs UV light, emits visible light slowly. (glow-in-the-dark).
- Fluorescence: Absorbs UV light, emits visible light immediately. (compact fluorescent bulbs, highlighters).
- Chemiluminescence: Light from chemical reactions. (fireflies, some bacteria).
- Bioluminescence: Chemiluminescence in nature.
- Electroluminescence: Light from electrical current (LEDs).
- Lasers: Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; produces light in one direction with a single wavelength.
Refraction
- Light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another.
- This is due to light traveling at different speeds in different materials.
- Angle of incidence (i): Angle of incoming light.
- Angle of refraction (R): Angle after light passes through the medium.
- Light bends towards the normal when moving from a faster to a slower medium.
- Light bends away from the normal when moving from a slower to a faster medium.
Index of Refraction
- Ratio of light speed in a vacuum to light speed in a medium.
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n = c/v - Higher n values correspond to slower light speeds and smaller refraction angles.
Concave Mirrors
- Center of curvature (C): Center of the sphere from which the mirror was formed.
- Principal axis: Line through C and the mirror's midpoint.
- Vertex (V): Point where the principal axis meets the mirror.
- Focus (F): Midpoint between C and V.
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Rules of reflection:
- Rays parallel to the principal axis reflect through the focus.
- Rays through the focus reflect parallel to the principal axis.
- Rays through C reflect back on themselves.
- Image formation: Intersection point of reflected rays.
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5 Cases (source position):
- Beyond C: Smaller, inverted, between C and F, real.
- At C: Same size, inverted, at C, real.
- Between C and F: Larger, inverted, beyond C, real.
- At F: No image formation.
- Between F and V: Larger, upright, behind mirror, virtual.
Converging Lenses
- Lenses refract light.
- Thickest part is at the center.
- Parallel incident rays converge to a point after refraction.
Converging Lenses - Image Formation
- Optical center (O): Point where the principal axis meets the lens.
- Focus (F): Point where parallel rays converge.
- Secondary focus (F'): Equivalent focus on the opposite side.
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Rules for image formation:
- Rays parallel to the principal axis refract through F.
- Rays through F' refract parallel to the principal axis.
- Rays through O pass straight through.
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5 Cases (source position):
- Beyond 2F': Smaller, inverted, between F and 2F, real.
- At 2F': Same size, inverted, at 2F, real.
- Between 2F' and F': Larger, inverted, beyond 2F, real.
- At F': No image formation.
- Between F' and O: Larger, upright, same side as object, virtual.
Lens Equations
- Thin Lens Equation: 1/do + 1/di = 1/f
- Magnification Equation: M = hi/ho = -di/do
- Sign conventions: Crucial for applying equations correctly.
Applications of Optics & Refraction Phenomena
- Cameras: Lenses form images on CCDs.
- Eyes: Operate like cameras.
- Vision problems: Farsightedness (focus behind retina), nearsightedness (focus in front of retina).
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Refraction phenomena:
- Apparent depth: Objects in water appear closer.
- Flattened Sun: Refraction in the atmosphere causes a flattened appearance at sunset.
- Mirage: Light refracting in different density air layers.
- Rainbow: Water droplets act as prisms, splitting white light.
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Test your knowledge on the electromagnetic spectrum and the behavior of light waves. This quiz covers various types of light, the relationship between energy, wavelength, and frequency, as well as concepts related to light reflection and image formation. Prepare to explore the fascinating world of light and optics!
