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Which of the following is an example of incandescence?
Which of the following is an example of incandescence?
The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.
The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.
True
What type of mirror is used in telescopes?
What type of mirror is used in telescopes?
Concave mirror
The bending of light when it passes from one medium to another is called ______.
The bending of light when it passes from one medium to another is called ______.
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Match the following types of light to their definitions:
Match the following types of light to their definitions:
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What occurs when light moves from a denser medium to a less dense medium and the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle?
What occurs when light moves from a denser medium to a less dense medium and the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle?
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Convex mirrors are used for a narrower field of view.
Convex mirrors are used for a narrower field of view.
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What is created by a plane mirror?
What is created by a plane mirror?
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The ______ is an imaginary line perpendicular to the surface where the light ray strikes.
The ______ is an imaginary line perpendicular to the surface where the light ray strikes.
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Which characteristic of images refers to whether the image is upright or inverted?
Which characteristic of images refers to whether the image is upright or inverted?
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What phenomenon allows us to see the Sun before it actually rises?
What phenomenon allows us to see the Sun before it actually rises?
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A concave lens converges light rays to a focal point.
A concave lens converges light rays to a focal point.
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What is the primary function of the retina in the eye?
What is the primary function of the retina in the eye?
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A person with nearsightedness has an eyeball that is too ______.
A person with nearsightedness has an eyeball that is too ______.
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Match the type of light with the color created when mixed:
Match the type of light with the color created when mixed:
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What type of lens is used to correct farsightedness?
What type of lens is used to correct farsightedness?
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Mirages are caused by refraction of light in layers of uniform temperature.
Mirages are caused by refraction of light in layers of uniform temperature.
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What happens to a blue object in yellow light?
What happens to a blue object in yellow light?
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The ______ of the eye adjusts the size of the pupil to control light entry.
The ______ of the eye adjusts the size of the pupil to control light entry.
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What is the main effect of total internal reflection in fiber optics?
What is the main effect of total internal reflection in fiber optics?
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Study Notes
Light Types and Examples
- Incandescence: Light produced by heat. Example: Lava
- Electric Discharge: Electrons transfer between objects. Example: Lamp.
- Phosphorescence/Fluorescence: Light emitted after absorbing energy from a light source. Example: Glow-in-the-dark toys
- Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs): Electrical current through a semiconductor produces light. Example: LED light strips
Plane Mirrors and Reflection
- Plane Mirror: Flat surface creating virtual images.
- Incident Ray: Light ray striking a surface.
- Reflective Ray: Light ray bouncing off a surface.
- Angle of Incidence: Angle between incident ray and the normal.
- Angle of Reflection: Angle between reflected ray and the normal.
- Normal: Imaginary line perpendicular to surface at the point of impact.
- Law of Reflection: The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
Characteristics of Images
- Size: Comparison of image size to object size.
- Orientation: Upright or inverted image.
- Type: Real or virtual image.
- Location: Position of image relative to the object.
Mirror Types and Uses
- Concave Mirror: Focal point and center of curvature in front. Light converges at focal point. Use: Telescopes
- Convex Mirror: Focal point and center of curvature behind. Light diverges after reflection. Use: Car side mirrors (wider field of view)
Refraction
- Refraction: Bending of light as it moves from one medium to another, due to change in speed.
- Index of Refraction: Measures how much light bends when entering a material. Represents the degree of bending.
- Types of Refraction: Natural (e.g., in atmosphere) and Artificial (e.g., in lenses).
- Critical Angle: Angle of incidence where light entering a less dense medium is reflected rather than refracted. For total internal reflection to occur, the first medium must have a higher index of refraction than the second.
- Total Internal Reflection: Light reflection when it moves from a denser to a rarer medium at an angle greater than the critical angle. Used in fiber optics.
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Examples of Refraction:
- Light before sunrise: Sunlight bending in the atmosphere.
- Apparent depth: Objects in water appearing shallower.
- Mirages: Illusions in air layers of varying temperature.
- Rainbows: Light refracting and reflecting in raindrops.
- Fiber Optics: Use total internal reflection for light transmission.
Lenses
- Convex Lens: Thicker middle, converging parallel light rays to a focal point.
- Concave Lens: Thinner middle, diverging parallel light rays.
Parts of the Eye and Vision
- Pupil: Controls light entering the eye.
- Iris: Regulates pupil size.
- Retina: Receives light, converts to electrical signals.
- Lens: Focuses light onto the retina.
- Rods: Detect light/dark, low light vision.
- Cones: Detect color, detailed vision in bright light.
Refractive Errors
- Nearsightedness: Clear near vision, blurry far vision. Cause: Eyeball too long, or cornea too curved. Fix: Concave lenses.
- Farsightedness: Clear far vision, blurry near vision. Cause: Eyeball too short, or cornea too flat. Fix: Convex lenses.
Color Mixing
- Red + Green = Yellow
- Red + Blue = Magenta
- Blue + Green = Cyan
- Red + Blue + Green = White
- Blue object in yellow light appears green
- Cyan object in green light appears green
- Magenta object in green light appears black
- Cyan object in yellow light appears green
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Test your understanding of various light types, including incandescence, electric discharge, and fluorescence, as well as the principles of reflection using plane mirrors. This quiz covers definitions, examples, and characteristics of images formed by reflections. Assess your knowledge on these fundamental concepts of light and optics.
