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CBSE Class 7 Science Notes Chapter 15: Science in class seven is an interesting subject for

young students. For the students, the syllabus's chapters introduce them to new ideas and
areas of knowledge. The science syllabus for class 7 includes a chapter on light. It describes
the various characteristics of light rays traveling through a medium as well as how they are
emitted from a source and move through it.

NCERT Solutions Class 7 Science material 15 Light notes were created by our subject matter
experts to make the material easier to understand. These notes are available for free download
from here.

CBSE Class 7 Science Notes Chapter 15 Overview


NCERT - Class 7 Science Chapter 15 - Light, carefully crafted by knowledgeable teachers here,
is your indispensable study partner for a deeper understanding of this topic. These notes
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CBSE Class 7 Science Notes Chapter 15


Does light travel in a straight line?

When an object blocks the light source, the light's path becomes obstructed. Attempting to view
a candle's flame with a straight pipe and then a bent pipe serves as an example of this. This
demonstrates that light moves straight ahead.

Based on their interaction with light, objects can be classified as:

● Transparent objects allow light to pass through them completely. E.g: glass
● Translucent objects allow light to pass through them partially. E.g: Butter paper
● Opaque objects do not allow any light to pass through them. E.g.: table, book, etc.

The letters ABCD as seen through a


(A) Opaque object
(B) Translucent object
(C) Transparent object

Reflection
Light either bounces back or is reflected when it strikes a certain surface. These surfaces have
a mirror-like quality and are extremely finely polished. Reflection is the phenomenon when light
bounces off surfaces.

Laws of reflection

The term "incidence ray" refers to the light beam that strikes a reflecting surface and "reflected
ray" refers to the light beam that is reflected.
The normal is the imaginary line at the point of incidence that is perpendicular to the reflecting
surface.
The angle formed by the incident beam and the normal is called the angle of incidence, or ∠i.
The angle formed by the reflected ray and the normal is known as the angle of reflection or ∠r.
According to the Law of Reflection, ∠i, the angle of incidence, and ∠r, the angle of reflection,
are always equal (−i=−r). The plane on which the angle of incidence, angle of reflection, and
normal all lie

Images
After being reflected by a mirror, light rays from an object usually converge or appear to diverge
from a certain point in front of the mirror. At this point, the object's replication is referred to as an
image.
These pictures are categorized as virtual or genuine pictures.
The actual convergence of light beams following reflection creates a true image. On a screen,
real images can be seen.

The apparent convergence of diverging light rays following reflection is known as a virtual
picture. Screen viewing is not possible for virtual images.
A plane mirror creates an erect, virtual image that is the same size as the thing. The distance
between the object in front of the mirror and the picture behind it is the same.

Range of visibility (plane mirrors)

Only when an observer is within a plane mirror's sight range can they see a reflection on it.
A plane mirror needs to be at least half the height of the observer for the observer to see his
whole image.

Lateral inversion

A plane mirror causes lateral inversion, which causes the object's right side to appear as the left
side in the image.
For this reason, the word "AMBULANCE" is written backward on ambulance trucks so that,
when viewed via a mirror, it appears in the proper sequence.

Spherical mirrors
A curved or spherical mirror is a type of mirror in which a section of a spherical surface has
been carved away. There are two varieties: convex and concave.

Concave mirror: This kind of spherical mirror is a concave mirror if the curved mirror's inner
surface is reflecting, and its outside is painted.
Convex mirror: This kind of spherical mirror is a concave mirror if the inner surface of the curved
mirror is painted, and its outer surface is reflecting.

Image formation by spherical mirrors

An actual, enlarged, and reversed picture is created by concave mirrors. The picture that forms
is virtual and upright when the object is moved very close to the mirror. Doctors and dentists
utilize concave mirrors to get closer looks at our teeth, ears, and other structures.
Convex mirrors create imaginary, erect images that are diminished—that is, smaller than the
size of the thing. Convex mirrors are used in cars for this reason—they provide the driver with a
wide field of vision.

Lenses
Refraction

Refraction is the term for how light bends as it passes through different materials.
The apparent object is what we perceive following refraction.
There is a difference of some kind between the perceived and real things.

Image formation by lenses


A convex lens creates a true, reduced, and reversed image. The image created is upright,
virtual, and magnified when the object is positioned very close to the lens. Another name for
them is convergent lenses. Magnifying glasses of this kind are also made from lenses.

An image formed by a concave lens is always fictitious, erect, and reduced. Another name for
them is diverging lenses. They serve as binoculars and camera lenses.

Dispersion of white light through prism

Despite seeming white, sunlight is composed of seven different hues. This phenomenon is
observable when light strikes a compact disc (CD) or passes through a triangular prism.
The colors are violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red are among the seven that
emerge. These hues can also be found in a rainbow that forms following precipitation.
Dispersion is the process of breaking down white light into its constituent hues.

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Refraction occurs when light bends as it passes through different materials . A convex lens, or converging lens, creates a real, reduced, and inverted image when the object is beyond the focal point, and a magnified, virtual, upright image when closer . Conversely, a concave lens or diverging lens always produces virtual, erect, and reduced images . This principle is utilized in magnifying glasses and optical instruments like binoculars .

The laws of reflection state that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, and both angles lie on the same plane along with the normal . This principle helps in predicting how light will behave on reflective surfaces, allowing us to understand why plane mirrors create virtual images with lateral inversion at the same size and distance as the object .

Lateral inversion causes the right and left sides of an image to appear swapped, as seen in plane mirrors . This concept is practically significant in ambulances, where 'AMBULANCE' is written in reverse to be read correctly in a rear-view mirror, and affects how drivers interpret what they see in vehicle mirrors .

Dispersion occurs when white light splits into its constituent colors as it passes through a medium like a prism, demonstrating that sunlight is composed of seven colors . This principle explains natural phenomena such as rainbows occurring with sunlight and rain, and is harnessed in optical devices to separate or focus different colors for analysis .

Convergent lenses, such as convex lenses, focus light to a point, creating magnified images when objects are close . They are used in magnifying glasses and cameras. Divergent lenses, like concave lenses, spread light out, reducing image size and are used in devices like binoculars and eyeglasses for near-sightedness .

Transparent objects allow light to pass through them completely, exemplified by glass . Translucent objects let light pass partially, like butter paper . Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through, such as tables or books . Understanding these interactions helps in designing materials for specific lighting requirements.

Image inversion causes mirror images to appear laterally reversed; essential in design of tools like safety mirrors and signage for accurate communication . Understanding this allows for correct anticipation of image orientation, ensuring effective design of devices like road signs and rear-view mirrors .

Strategic test preparation with summary notes simplifies complex topics into manageable insights, fostering deeper understanding and retention . These notes focus on significant concepts, aid efficient revision before exams, and facilitate connections between theoretical ideas and practical applications, boosting confidence and readiness .

Refraction, the bending of light as it changes mediums, is pivotal in the design of lenses and optical systems . It allows for focusing and directing light, critical in creating lenses for glasses, microscopes, and cameras, affecting image clarity, size, and orientation based on lens shape and material properties .

Concave mirrors create real, inverted, and enlarged images when the object is beyond the focal point, but a virtual, upright image when the object is very close . They are used by dentists to get an enlarged view of teeth . Convex mirrors, however, always form virtual, erect, and diminished images, providing a wide field of vision, hence are used as vehicle side mirrors .

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