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What is the range of wavelengths for the visible spectrum of light?
What is the range of wavelengths for the visible spectrum of light?
What is the law that relates to the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?
What is the law that relates to the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?
What type of lens is used in telescopes?
What type of lens is used in telescopes?
What is the purpose of a microscope?
What is the purpose of a microscope?
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What is the purpose of optical fibers?
What is the purpose of optical fibers?
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What is the purpose of spectacles?
What is the purpose of spectacles?
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Study Notes
Light and its Properties
- Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a range of frequencies and wavelengths
- Wavelengths: 400-700 nanometers (visible spectrum), 700-1 millimeter (infrared), 10-400 nanometers (ultraviolet)
Reflection and Refraction
- Reflection: change in direction of light when it hits a surface, following the law of reflection (angle of incidence = angle of reflection)
- Refraction: bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, following Snell's law (n1sinθ1 = n2sinθ2)
Lenses and Mirrors
- Convex lens: converges light, used in magnifying glasses and cameras
- Concave lens: diverges light, used in telescopes and eyeglasses
- Plane mirror: reflects light, used in everyday applications
- Curved mirror: converges or diverges light, used in telescopes and laser systems
Optical Instruments
- Microscope: uses lenses to magnify small objects
- Telescope: uses lenses or mirrors to magnify distant objects
- Binoculars: uses lenses to magnify and focus on objects, used for observation
Optics in Everyday Life
- Optical fibers: transmit data as light signals, used in telecommunications
- Lasers: concentrated light sources, used in medicine, industry, and communication
- Spectacles: correct vision using lenses, used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and other vision problems
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Test your knowledge of light and its properties, including reflection, refraction, lenses, and mirrors. Learn about optical instruments and their applications in everyday life.
