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Class10 Light Notes

The document covers the properties and behavior of light, including its reflection, refraction, and the use of mirrors and lenses. It explains key concepts such as the laws of reflection, types of mirrors, lens formulas, and total internal reflection. Additionally, it discusses the structure of the human eye and common visual defects along with their corrections.

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Class10 Light Notes

The document covers the properties and behavior of light, including its reflection, refraction, and the use of mirrors and lenses. It explains key concepts such as the laws of reflection, types of mirrors, lens formulas, and total internal reflection. Additionally, it discusses the structure of the human eye and common visual defects along with their corrections.

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Chapter: Light – Class 10 Science ✨

1. Introduction
• Light is a form of energy that enables us to see objects.
• Travels in a straight line in a homogeneous medium.
• Speed of light in air/vacuum: c = 3 x 10^8 m/s

2. Reflection of Light

Laws of Reflection

1. Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection (i = r)


2. Incident ray, reflected ray & normal lie in the same plane.

Types of Reflection

• Regular Reflection: Smooth surface, parallel rays remain parallel → clear image.
• Diffused Reflection: Rough surface, rays scatter → no clear image.

Important Terms

• Normal: Line perpendicular to reflecting surface at point of incidence.


• Image: Reproduction of an object formed by reflection.

3. Spherical Mirrors

Concave Mirror

• Curves inward (like a cave).


• Focal point (F): Point where parallel rays meet.
• Uses: Shaving mirrors, torches, solar concentrators.

Convex Mirror

• Curves outward.
• Focal point (F): Virtual, behind the mirror.
• Uses: Vehicle rear-view mirrors, security mirrors.

Mirror Formula

1/f = 1/v + 1/u


- f = focal length, u = object distance, v = image distance

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Magnification

m = hi/ho = -v/u
- hi = image height, ho = object height

4. Refraction of Light
• Bending of light when it passes from one medium to another.
• Laws of Refraction:
• Incident ray, refracted ray & normal lie in the same plane.
• sin i / sin r = constant (n)

Important Terms

• Refractive Index (n): n = speed of light in air / speed of light in medium


• Lens Formula: 1/f = 1/v - 1/u
• Magnification of Lens: m = hi/ho = v/u

5. Lenses

Convex Lens

• Converging lens, brings parallel rays together.


• Uses: Magnifying glass, camera, projector.

Concave Lens

• Diverging lens, spreads parallel rays apart.


• Uses: Eyeglasses for myopia (short-sightedness).

6. Total Internal Reflection (TIR)


• Light reflects completely inside a denser medium.
• Condition: Angle of incidence > critical angle (i > C)
• Applications: Optical fibers, prism-based instruments.

7. Human Eye & Defects


• Eye parts: Cornea, lens, retina, optic nerve.
• Defects & Correction:
• Myopia (short-sighted): Concave lens.
• Hypermetropia (far-sighted): Convex lens.
• Presbyopia: Bifocal lens.
• Cataract: Clouding of lens.

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8. Important Notes
• Speed of light in different media:
• Vacuum = 3 x 10^8 m/s
• Glass ≈ 2 x 10^8 m/s
• Focal length of concave mirror/lens: Positive, convex mirror/lens: Negative
• Image Formation: Use ray diagrams for clarity.

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