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What phenomenon describes the bending of light when it passes through a small opening or around an obstacle?
What phenomenon describes the bending of light when it passes through a small opening or around an obstacle?
- Refraction
- Dispersion
- Reflection
- Diffraction (correct)
In the context of light, what does the straight-line propagation of light imply about its behavior?
In the context of light, what does the straight-line propagation of light imply about its behavior?
- Light can only travel through transparent materials.
- Light travels in straight lines unless obstructed or diffracted. (correct)
- Light is always visible regardless of the medium.
- Light can travel at varying speeds in different mediums.
Which theory postulated in the 20th century suggested that light exhibits both particle and wave characteristics?
Which theory postulated in the 20th century suggested that light exhibits both particle and wave characteristics?
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Newtonian Optics
- Classical Wave Theory
- Quantum Theory of Light (correct)
What property of light allows a highly polished surface to reflect most of the light that strikes it?
What property of light allows a highly polished surface to reflect most of the light that strikes it?
What primarily causes the formation of a shadow when a light source is obstructed by an opaque object?
What primarily causes the formation of a shadow when a light source is obstructed by an opaque object?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection in all types of reflecting surfaces?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection in all types of reflecting surfaces?
In a concave mirror, where is the center of curvature located relative to the mirror?
In a concave mirror, where is the center of curvature located relative to the mirror?
A concave mirror produces a magnified, real image of an object placed 10 cm in front of it. This implies that the image distance (v) is:
A concave mirror produces a magnified, real image of an object placed 10 cm in front of it. This implies that the image distance (v) is:
What happens to parallel rays of light when they strike a convex mirror?
What happens to parallel rays of light when they strike a convex mirror?
A convex mirror of focal length 10 cm is used as a rearview mirror in a car. An object is placed 100 cm from the mirror. What is the magnification of the image?
A convex mirror of focal length 10 cm is used as a rearview mirror in a car. An object is placed 100 cm from the mirror. What is the magnification of the image?
Which of the following correctly defines the focal length of a spherical mirror?
Which of the following correctly defines the focal length of a spherical mirror?
An object is placed at a distance of 20 cm from a concave mirror. The image formed is inverted and half the size of the object. What is the focal length of the mirror?
An object is placed at a distance of 20 cm from a concave mirror. The image formed is inverted and half the size of the object. What is the focal length of the mirror?
When the reflecting surface of a mirror is curved inwards, what type of mirror is it classified as?
When the reflecting surface of a mirror is curved inwards, what type of mirror is it classified as?
Consider two spherical mirrors, one concave and one convex, each with the same focal length. An object is placed at a distance of 2f from each mirror. The nature of the image formed in each case is:
Consider two spherical mirrors, one concave and one convex, each with the same focal length. An object is placed at a distance of 2f from each mirror. The nature of the image formed in each case is:
A small object is placed 20 cm in front of a concave mirror. The image formed is twice the size of the object. What is the radius of curvature of the mirror?
A small object is placed 20 cm in front of a concave mirror. The image formed is twice the size of the object. What is the radius of curvature of the mirror?
A convex mirror of focal length 10 cm is used to form the image of an object placed at a distance of 5 cm from the mirror. Where will the image be formed?
A convex mirror of focal length 10 cm is used to form the image of an object placed at a distance of 5 cm from the mirror. Where will the image be formed?
A concave mirror produces a real and inverted image twice the size of the object. If the object distance is 20 cm, what is the image distance?
A concave mirror produces a real and inverted image twice the size of the object. If the object distance is 20 cm, what is the image distance?
A concave mirror forms a virtual image of an object placed at (1/3^rd) of its focal length. What is the magnification of the image?
A concave mirror forms a virtual image of an object placed at (1/3^rd) of its focal length. What is the magnification of the image?
A concave mirror forms an image of an object placed at 15 cm in front of it. If the image is formed at 30 cm in front of the mirror, what is the focal length of the mirror?
A concave mirror forms an image of an object placed at 15 cm in front of it. If the image is formed at 30 cm in front of the mirror, what is the focal length of the mirror?
A person stands 2 m from a convex mirror. If the radius of curvature of the mirror is 4 m, what is the magnification of the image?
A person stands 2 m from a convex mirror. If the radius of curvature of the mirror is 4 m, what is the magnification of the image?
What is the relationship between the radius of curvature R and the focal length f for spherical mirrors?
What is the relationship between the radius of curvature R and the focal length f for spherical mirrors?
When an object is placed at infinity in front of a concave mirror, what is the nature and size of the image formed?
When an object is placed at infinity in front of a concave mirror, what is the nature and size of the image formed?
What happens to the image when an object is placed between the pole P and the focus F of a concave mirror?
What happens to the image when an object is placed between the pole P and the focus F of a concave mirror?
Which of the following statements about ray diagrams for concave mirrors is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about ray diagrams for concave mirrors is incorrect?
If a concave mirror forms a real image, which position of the object would likely not yield an image on a screen?
If a concave mirror forms a real image, which position of the object would likely not yield an image on a screen?
For the image formed by a concave mirror to be real, where must the object be placed?
For the image formed by a concave mirror to be real, where must the object be placed?
What happens to a light ray as it travels from a rarer medium to a denser medium?
What happens to a light ray as it travels from a rarer medium to a denser medium?
When observing the line under a glass slab at an angle, what effect is most likely observed?
When observing the line under a glass slab at an angle, what effect is most likely observed?
Why does a light ray emerge parallel to the incident ray after passing through a rectangular glass slab?
Why does a light ray emerge parallel to the incident ray after passing through a rectangular glass slab?
Which statement correctly describes the refractive index?
Which statement correctly describes the refractive index?
Which of the following statements regarding Snell's law of refraction is true?
Which of the following statements regarding Snell's law of refraction is true?
If the angle of incidence is equal to zero, what happens to the light ray at the interface of two media?
If the angle of incidence is equal to zero, what happens to the light ray at the interface of two media?
What is the main use of concave mirrors in torches and headlights?
What is the main use of concave mirrors in torches and headlights?
What characteristic describes the image formed by a convex mirror when the object is located at a finite distance?
What characteristic describes the image formed by a convex mirror when the object is located at a finite distance?
What will happen to the image of an object in a convex mirror if the object is moved farther away?
What will happen to the image of an object in a convex mirror if the object is moved farther away?
In the New Cartesian Sign Convention for spherical mirrors, how is the distance measured to the left of the origin characterized?
In the New Cartesian Sign Convention for spherical mirrors, how is the distance measured to the left of the origin characterized?
Which type of mirror produces a full image of a large object, such as a tall tree?
Which type of mirror produces a full image of a large object, such as a tall tree?
Why do dentists prefer using concave mirrors?
Why do dentists prefer using concave mirrors?
What is a characteristic of the images formed by plane mirrors regardless of the object's distance?
What is a characteristic of the images formed by plane mirrors regardless of the object's distance?
What is the focal length of a concave mirror if its radius of curvature is 40 cm?
What is the focal length of a concave mirror if its radius of curvature is 40 cm?
Flashcards
How do we see objects?
How do we see objects?
We see objects when light reflects off them into our eyes.
Transparent medium
Transparent medium
A material that allows light to pass through, making objects behind it visible.
Ray of light
Ray of light
A straight-line path along which light travels.
Diffraction of light
Diffraction of light
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Reflection of light
Reflection of light
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Laws of Reflection
Laws of Reflection
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Plane Mirror Image Properties
Plane Mirror Image Properties
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Concave Mirror
Concave Mirror
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Convex Mirror
Convex Mirror
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Principal Focus
Principal Focus
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Image Formation by Concave Mirror
Image Formation by Concave Mirror
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Image Properties of Convex Mirror
Image Properties of Convex Mirror
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Sign Convention for Spherical Mirrors
Sign Convention for Spherical Mirrors
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Magnification in Mirrors
Magnification in Mirrors
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Uses of Convex Mirrors
Uses of Convex Mirrors
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Radius of curvature (R)
Radius of curvature (R)
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Focal length (f)
Focal length (f)
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Relationship between R and f
Relationship between R and f
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Principal focus (F)
Principal focus (F)
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Ray diagrams for image location
Ray diagrams for image location
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Glass Slab Experiment
Glass Slab Experiment
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Angle of Incidence
Angle of Incidence
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Angle of Refraction
Angle of Refraction
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Snell's Law
Snell's Law
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Refractive Index
Refractive Index
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Image Distance (v)
Image Distance (v)
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Mirror Formula
Mirror Formula
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Magnification (m)
Magnification (m)
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Relation of Magnification to distances
Relation of Magnification to distances
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Positive Magnification
Positive Magnification
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Negative Magnification
Negative Magnification
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New Cartesian Sign Convention
New Cartesian Sign Convention
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Study Notes
Light: Reflection and Refraction
- Light is needed for us to see objects
- Objects reflect light falling on them, allowing us to see them
- Light passes through transparent objects
- Light travels in straight lines, demonstrated by shadows
- Diffraction occurs when light bends around small objects
- Light exhibits wave-like and particle-like properties (explained in higher levels)
- Modern quantum theory unites wave- and particle-like behaviors
Reflection of Light
- Highly polished surfaces (mirrors) reflect most light
- Laws of reflection:
- Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection
- Incident ray, normal, and reflected ray lie in the same plane
- Plane mirrors produce virtual, erect images of same size as the object
- Images are as far behind the mirror as the object is in front
- Images are laterally inverted
Spherical Mirrors
- Reflecting surface of spherical mirrors can curve inwards (concave) or outwards (convex)
- Concave: Reflecting surface faces inward, center of sphere (used in torches and search lights)
- Convex: Reflecting surface curves outward (used as rear-view mirrors)
Terms Related to Spherical Mirrors
- Pole (P): Centre of the reflecting spherical surface (lies on the surface)
- Centre of Curvature (C): Centre of the sphere the reflecting surface forms part of (lies outside the surface)
- Radius of Curvature (R): Distance between the pole and the centre of curvature (R=2f)
- Principal Axis: Line passing through pole and centre of curvature (perpendicular to the mirror at the pole).
- Aperture: Diameter of the reflecting surface
- Focal Length (f): Distance between the pole and the principal focus (f = R/2)
- Principal Focus: Point where reflected parallel rays converge (concave) or appear to diverge from (convex)
Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors
- Concave Mirrors:
- Image characteristics (position, size and nature) depend on object position relative to F, C and P
- Image can be real (inverted) or virtual (erect)
- Image can be magnified, diminished or same size
- Convex Mirrors:
- Always produce virtual, erect, diminished images
- Image is behind the mirror, smaller than the object
Image Formation Using Ray Diagrams
- Methods for locating image positions including:
-A ray parallel to the principal axis reflects through the focus (concave) or appears to diverge from it (convex)
- A ray through the focus reflects parallel to the principal axis (concave) or heading toward the focus (convex) -A ray through the center of curvature reflects back along the same path
Uses of Spherical Mirrors
- Concave: Torches, headlights, shaving mirrors, dental instruments, solar furnaces
- Convex: Rear-view mirrors in vehicles
Refraction of Light
- Light changes direction when entering a different medium (e.g., from air to water)
- This is called refraction.
- Refraction occurs because different media affect the speed of light
- Refraction is described by Snell's Law (ratio of sines of incidence and refraction is constant, for given light and media)
Refractive Index
- Ratio of speed of light in a medium to the speed of light in a vacuum (or air)
- Optically denser medium has a higher refractive index
Refraction through a Rectangular Glass Slab
- Light bends towards the normal when entering a denser medium and away from the normal when exiting
- Emergent ray is parallel to the incident ray but is shifted slightly.
- The refractive index relates to the speed of light in different media
Refraction by Spherical Lenses
- Lenses are transparent materials bound by one or more spherical surfaces.
- Convex lenses converge light (converging lenses)
- Concave lenses diverge light (diverging lenses)
- Key lens parts are:
- Optical center: Center point on a lens through which light passes without deflection
- Principal axis: Line through the centers of curvature
- Principal foci: Points where parallel light rays converge (convex) or seem to diverge (concave)
Image Formation by Lenses
- Convex and concave lenses produce different image characteristics based object position and focal length.
- Convex lens : Image can be real (inverted) or virtual (erect) and can be magnified, diminished, or same size as the object.
- Concave lens: Always produces virtual, erect, and diminished images.
Sign Conventions
- New Cartesian Sign Convention uses a consistent system for defining positive and negative distances for object and image positions related to the principal axis.
Mirror and Lens Formulas
- Mirror Formula: 1/u + 1/v = 1/f
- Magnification Formula (Mirrors and Lenses): m = -v/u = h'/h
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