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If the object is closer than the focal point, what type of image is produced?

  • virtual; the reflecting rays do not intersect (correct)
  • real; the reflecting rays intersect
  • real; the reflecting rays do not intersect (correct)
  • virtual; the reflecting rays intersect

A convex mirror has a narrower field of view compared to a plane mirror.

False (B)

What is the speed of light in vegetable oil?

2.04 × 10^8 m/s

The index of refraction of glass is 1.52, and the speed of light in glass is _____ m/s.

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Match each type of mirror with its characteristic:

<p>Concave mirror = Produces inverted images when object is close Convex mirror = Produces virtual images and has a wider field of view Plane mirror = Produces upright virtual images</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reflection occurs when parallel rays hit a smooth surface and reflect at equal angles?

<p>Regular reflection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A virtual image can be projected onto a screen.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focal length of a concave mirror if the object distance is 40 cm and the image distance is needed?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is called _______.

<p>refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their definitions:

<p>Convex mirror = Always produces a virtual image Concave mirror = Can produce both real and virtual images Real image = Can be projected onto a screen Virtual image = Cannot be projected onto a screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the index of refraction (n) if the speed of light in a solid is $1.24 × 10^8 m/s$ and in a vacuum is approximately $3.00 × 10^8 m/s$?

<p>1.80 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Light travels slower in water than in air.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when determining the type of lens based on image characteristics?

<p>The size, orientation, and type of image (real or virtual).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the law of reflection?

<p>The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A concave mirror can produce a real image.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

<p>wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

When light passes from one medium to another, it changes speed, which can cause it to bend, known as __________.

<p>refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of lens with its property:

<p>Concave lens = Diverges light rays Convex lens = Converges light rays Bifocal lens = Corrects both near-sightedness and far-sightedness Cylindrical lens = Used to correct astigmatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason you see a reflection in a mirror?

<p>The mirror reflects most of the light that strikes it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate the frequency of a pendulum that completes 100 cycles in 2 minutes?

<p>0.833 Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

Total internal reflection can occur only when light travels from a slower to a faster medium.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the angle between the reflected light ray and the mirror if light strikes a plane mirror at an incident angle of 38°?

<p>38° (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mirror causes light rays to converge towards a focal point?

<p>Concave mirror (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A normal line is perpendicular to the angle of incidence.

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Explain why magnifying mirrors are usually concave.

<p>Concave mirrors form larger virtual images.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The distance between the lens and retina does not change in humans. The lens can focus on both distant and nearby objects by __________.

<p>changing its shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of mirror would you put at the end of your driveway to see as wide a view of the street as possible?

<p>Convex mirror (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Convex mirrors always produce virtual images.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should an object be placed to produce a virtual image with a converging lens?

<p>Closer than F (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the mirror type with its characteristic:

<p>Concave mirror = Forms larger virtual images Convex mirror = Always virtual images Plane mirror = No change in size of image</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mirages only occur at night.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of lens would you use to make a fire on a desert island?

<p>Converging lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nearsightedness can be corrected using a __________ lens.

<p>diverging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to parallel rays when they pass through a diverging lens?

<p>They spread out (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the eye condition with its cause:

<p>Nearsightedness = Light converges before the retina Hyperopia = Light converges on the optic nerve Astigmatism = Irregularly shaped cornea Presbyopia = Loss of lens flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

The human eye refracts light onto the cornea.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of having an irregularly shaped cornea?

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Flashcards

What is Luminosity?

Luminosity is the total amount of light energy emitted by a star or other celestial object per second. It is a measure of how bright an object appears from a distance.

What is a Crest?

The highest point on a wave, where the particles of the medium are displaced furthest from their resting position.

What is a Trough?

The lowest point on a wave, where the particles of the medium are displaced furthest from their resting position in the opposite direction of the crest.

What is Regular Reflection?

Regular reflection occurs when parallel rays of light strike a smooth surface and reflect in parallel. A mirror is an example of regular reflection.

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What is Diffuse Reflection?

Diffuse Reflection occurs when parallel rays of light strike a rough surface and reflect in many different directions. A rough wall is an example of diffuse reflection.

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What is the Law of Reflection?

The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence (the angle between the incident ray and the normal) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle between the reflected ray and the normal).

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What is a Focal Point?

The focal point of a mirror or lens is the point where parallel rays of light converge after reflection or refraction.

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What is Refraction?

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

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Regular Reflection

Light rays bouncing off a smooth surface at the same angle they hit it, like a mirror.

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Virtual Image

An image formed by the apparent intersection of light rays that do not actually converge at that point. It cannot be projected onto a screen.

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Real Image

An image formed by the actual intersection of light rays. It can be projected onto a screen.

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Diffuse Reflection

Light rays bouncing off a rough surface in many directions, making the surface appear dull.

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Critical Angle

The angle of incidence at which a light ray traveling from a denser medium to a less dense medium is refracted at an angle of 90 degrees, meaning it travels along the boundary between the two media.

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Real Image

An image formed by converging light rays that can be projected onto a screen.

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Index of Refraction

A measure of how much light bends when passing from one medium to another. Higher index means more bending.

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Virtual Image

An image formed by diverging light rays that cannot be projected onto a screen.

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Refraction

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like from air to water.

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Speed of Light in a Medium

The speed of light in a medium is slower than the speed of light in vacuum. The speed is inversely proportional to the refractive index of the medium.

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Index of Refraction

A measure of how much light bends when it passes from one medium to another.

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Focal Length

The distance between the center of a lens or mirror and its focal point.

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Magnification

The ratio of the image height to the object height, indicating how much the image is enlarged or reduced.

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Diverging Lens

A lens that causes parallel light rays to spread out, resulting in a virtual image. Diverging lenses are also known as concave lenses.

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Concave Mirror

A mirror that curves inward, like the inside of a spoon. They can form both real and virtual images depending on object position.

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Convex Mirror

A mirror that curves outward, like the back of a spoon. They always form virtual images.

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Plane Mirror

A flat mirror that produces a virtual image that is the same size as the object and is laterally inverted (left and right are flipped).

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Focal Point

The point where light rays that are parallel to the principal axis of a lens or mirror converge or appear to converge.

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Mirage Formation

Mirages occur when air near the ground is warmer than the air above it, causing light to bend and create an illusion.

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Virtual Images with Converging Lenses

To produce a virtual image using a converging lens, the object must be placed closer than the focal point (F).

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Refraction and Speed of Light

When light passes from one medium to another and slows down, it refracts towards the normal.

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Diverging Lenses and Parallel Rays

When parallel rays of light pass through a diverging lens, the rays spread out.

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Human Eye Light Refraction

The human eye refracts light onto the lens, which focuses it onto the retina.

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Astigmatism Cause

Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea.

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Correcting Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness (myopia) can be corrected using a diverging lens.

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Hyperopia Cause

Hyperopia (farsightedness) occurs when the eyeball is too short, causing light to converge behind the retina.

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Study Notes

Light and Waves

  • Light sources emit light. Different types of light sources exist (e.g., incandescent, fluorescent).
  • Shadows are formed when an opaque object blocks light.
  • Light travels in straight lines.
  • Amplitude, wavelength, crest, trough, and rest position are characteristics of waves.
  • The period of a wave is the time it takes for one complete cycle, while the frequency is the number of cycles per unit time.
  • Frequency and Period calculation formula is given as f = 1/T and T = 1/f respectively, where f is frequency and T is period.

Reflection & Mirrors

  • Reflection involves light bouncing off a surface.
  • The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
  • Mirrors (plane, concave, convex) reflect light differently.
  • Concave mirrors can form real or virtual images.
  • Convex mirrors always form virtual images, which are upright and smaller than the object.

Refraction

  • Refraction occurs when light changes speed as it passes from one medium to another.
  • The index of refraction describes how much a medium slows light down.
  • Snell's Law relates the angles of incidence and refraction to the indices of refraction of the two media.

Lenses

  • Lenses can converge or diverge light.
  • Concave lenses diverge light.
  • Convex lenses converge light.
  • Lenses create images based on the object's position relative to the lens.

Human Vision

  • The human eye is a complex optical system.
  • The eye's structures, like the cornea and lens, work together to focus light onto the retina.
  • Common vision problems (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) are related to the eye's ability to focus light.
  • Corrective lenses (e.g., eyeglasses, contact lenses) help to correct vision problems.

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Test your knowledge on the properties of light and waves, including sources of light, the formation of shadows, and the behavior of waves. The quiz also covers the principles of reflection and refraction, as well as the characteristics of mirrors. Challenge yourself with questions on frequency, period, and more!

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