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Which of the following is the reason why we are unable to see anything in a dark room?
Which of the following is the reason why we are unable to see anything in a dark room?
- There is no light in the room (correct)
- The room is too big
- The room is too noisy
- The room is too small
What happens when an object reflects light?
What happens when an object reflects light?
- The object becomes invisible
- The light disappears
- The reflected light enables us to see the object (correct)
- The light changes color
What enables us to see objects during the day?
What enables us to see objects during the day?
- The starlight
- The moonlight
- The sunlight (correct)
- The streetlights
What allows us to see through a transparent medium?
What allows us to see through a transparent medium?
What does the fact that a small source of light casts a sharp shadow of an opaque object indicate?
What does the fact that a small source of light casts a sharp shadow of an opaque object indicate?
What is the function of the lens in the human eye?
What is the function of the lens in the human eye?
What do we learn in the previous chapter that can help us study the human eye?
What do we learn in the previous chapter that can help us study the human eye?
What is the human eye considered to be?
What is the human eye considered to be?
How do lenses used in spectacles correct defects of vision?
How do lenses used in spectacles correct defects of vision?
What are some of the optical phenomena in nature that will be discussed in this chapter?
What are some of the optical phenomena in nature that will be discussed in this chapter?
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Study Notes
Light and Vision
- We are unable to see anything in a dark room because there is no light to reflect off objects and enter our eyes.
Reflection of Light
- When an object reflects light, it bounces back the light that hits it, allowing us to see it.
Seeing Objects
- During the day, we are able to see objects because the sun's light reflects off them and enters our eyes.
Transparent Medium
- We are able to see through a transparent medium, such as air or glass, because it allows light to pass through it.
Shadows
- The fact that a small source of light casts a sharp shadow of an opaque object indicates that light travels in straight lines.
Human Eye
- The lens in the human eye changes shape to focus light onto the retina, allowing us to see objects clearly.
- The human eye is considered to be a complex optical instrument.
Spectacles
- Lenses used in spectacles correct defects of vision by refracting (bending) light in a way that compensates for the defect.
Optical Phenomena
- This chapter will discuss various optical phenomena in nature, such as rainbows, halos, and mirages.
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