LIGHT

Key concepts:

⮚ Real and virtual image

⮚ Reflection of light

⮚ Spherical mirrors

⮚ Dispersion of light

⮚ Ray diagram

VOCABULARY:
⮚ List out the vocabulary based on the daily learning.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: -

⮚ Distinguish between real and virtual image

⮚ Analyse the characteristics of image formation in plane

mirror

PRE-TEST:

1. Smooth surfaces _______ a lot of light.

2. A transparent object ………..light to pass through them
3. An object emits light by its own is called ……………
 4. Light always travels in ………….line

REAL IMAGE VIRTUAL IMAGE

Formed when light rays Formed when light rays
converge after reflecting appear to diverge from a
off a mirror point behind the mirror
can be projected onto a These images cannot be
screen and are typically projected onto a screen
inverted (upside down). and are always upright

Real images are formed Virtual images are formed

due to the actual due to the imaginary
intersection of light rays intersection of light rays

TASK TIME:

TASK 1:
Venn diagram -real and virtual image

Task 2:

Draw ray diagram showing reflection of light and label the

normal ,angle of incidence and angle of reflection

Task 3:
Briefly review the law of reflection and Discuss the
importance of reflection in various applications

Extended Task:
How have advancements in technology, such as virtual
reality, changed our understanding of virtual images?

Critical Thinking question:

i. At which point will the image of the toy be formed in

the mirror?

A. Point 1
B. Point 2
C. Point 3
D. Point 4
ii. What type of image is formed in the mirror?
A. Real and upright
B. Virtual and upright
C. Real and upside down
D. Virtual and upside down
LEARNING OBJECTIVE 2 : -
Analyse the characters of image formed on spherical
mirror and its real life applications

TASK TIME:

Task 1 –
Compare and contrast concave and convex mirror
Task 2-
Brainstorm practical uses of concave and convex mirrors.
presents one application with a brief demonstration or
role play, explaining how the mirror type fits the purpose.

Task 3-
 Draw ray diagrams for both concave and convex mirrors,
including at least three rays (parallel, center, and focal
ray). Label the object distance, image distance, and type
of image (real or virtual).

Extended :
 The side mirror of a scooter got broken. The
mechanic replaced it with a plane mirror. Mention
any inconvenience that the driver of the scooter will
face while using it.

Critical thinking questions

 Which of these is true about the image formed by a

concave lens?

 Amar suffers from toothache and goes to the dentist.

He becomes afraid when he sees different
instruments in doctor’s hand. But he becomes
surprised when he observes some reflecting shiny
surface fitted on the doctor’s forehead –

Research
Research how spherical mirrors are used in different
optical device (e.g., telescopes, satellite dishes,
automotive mirrors, or dental mirrors).

concave mirror Convex mirror

 (1) In a concave mirror, the (1) In a convex
outer surface of the sphere mirror, the inner
is reflecting surface surface of the sphere
is a reflecting surface.
(2) The radius of curvature (2) The radius of
of a concave mirror is curvature of a convex
negative. mirror is positive.
(3) A concave mirror (3) A convex mirror
converges all the light rays diverges the light rays
at a single point. falling on it.
(4) A concave mirror may (4) A convex mirror
form a real image or a always forms a virtual
virtual image depending on image.
the position of the image.

Ray diagram

1. Pole: It is the geometrical centre of the reflecting

surface. It is represented by the letter P
2. Centre of curvature: It is the centre of the sphere of
which the mirror forms the part. It is represented by C.
 3. Principal axis: The straight line joining the pole (P)
and the centre of curvature. It is normal for the mirror
at its pole
4. The principal focus :or focal Point of a spherical
mirror is on the axis of a mirror or lens where after
reflection or refraction rays of light parallel to the axis
converge or begin to converge.
5.Focal length
The distance between the pole of the mirror ( or the
optical center of the lens) and the focal point of a mirror
(or lens) is called the focal length

LEARNING OBJECTIVE 3 : -
Analyze real-world examples of light dispersion, such
as rainbows and the formation of spectrums in prisms

Task 1
Create a color wheel using colored paper. Cut it into
segments and spin it to see how colors blend. Discuss how
this relates to the spectrum of light
Task 2
Use a prism to create a rainbow,record your observations
Then, draw and label the spectrum of colors observed on
white paper.
Task 3
1) How the wavelength of light affects the degree of
dispersion. Why do shorter wavelengths (like blue) bend
more than longer wavelengths (like red)?
2) List the colors of the visible spectrum in order from
shortest to longest wavelength.
3) what causes dispersion?
RLA/CCL:-
 1. In what way is the word “AMBULANCE” painted in front
of the hospital vans? Why is it painted in this way?
2. concave reflecting surface of a torch got rusted. What
effect would this have on the beam of light from the
torch?
3. The distance between an object and a convex lens is
changing. It is noticed that the size of the image
formed on a screen is decreasing. Is the object moving
in a direction towards the lens or away from it?
4. A shopkeeper wanted to fix a mirror which will give a
maximum view of his shop. What type of mirror should
he use? Give reason
5. Vivek made light from a laser torch to fall on a prism.
Will he be able to observe a band of seven colours?
Explain with a reason.
POST-TEST
Fill in the blanks :-
(a) An image that cannot be obtained on a screen is called
a ____________.
(b) Image formed by a convex __________ is always
virtual and smaller in size.
(c) An image formed by a __________ mirror is always of
the same size as that of the object.
(d) An image which can be obtained on a screen is called a
_________ image.
Assertion and Reasoning
1)Assertion (A): The white light of the sun is composed of
seven colours.
Reason (R): The prism adds colour to the white sunlight.
2) Assertion (A): The inner surface of the spoon acts like a
concave mirror.
 Reason (R): A concave mirror has a reflecting surface
curved inwards.
CASE STUDY BASED QUESTION
One day, Amar’s friend was performing their respective
experiments given by their teacher. While sitting in the
practical lab instead of performing the experiment, Amar
was playing with his meter scale. All of a sudden, he held
the scale in his hand and started moving in front of the
tubelight, then he observed the seven colours of white light.
1.The coloured band of light obtained by dispersion of light
is called –
a] Image b] Spectrum c] Convergence d] Shadow
2. Name the constituent colours of white light.
3. Name the device which is used to split white light into
seven colours.
4. Why does Newton’s disc appear white when rotated?

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