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13. LIGHT

13. LIGHT

The chapter explores the properties of light, specifically its reflection and the formation of images by mirrors. It explains the laws of reflection, types of reflection, and the structure of the human eye, emphasizing the importance of vision. Additionally, it addresses the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals and introduces the Braille system as a means for reading and writing.

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  1. 13

    This section discusses how light enables us to see objects, including the...

  2. 13.1
    What Makes Things Visible

    This section explains that the visibility of objects depends on light, which...

  3. 13.2
    Laws Of Reflection

    This section discusses the laws of reflection, emphasizing the behavior of...

  4. 13.2.1
    Activity 13.1

    This section explores how light makes objects visible, introducing the laws...

  5. 13.2.2
    Activity 13.2

    This section describes an activity that demonstrates the laws of reflection...

  6. 13.2.3
    Activity 13.3

    This section explains the formation of virtual images using a plane mirror...

  7. 13.3
    Regular And Diffused Reflection

    This section discusses the concepts of regular and diffused reflection,...

  8. 13.3.1
    Activity 13.4

    Activity 13.4 demonstrates the concept of diffused reflection using parallel...

  9. 13.4
    Reflected Light Can Be Reflected Again

    This section explains how reflected light can be further reflected using...

  10. 13.5
    Multiple Images

    This section discusses how using multiple mirrors can create numerous images...

  11. 13.5.1
    Activity 13.5

    This section explores how multiple images can be formed by plane mirrors and...

  12. 13.6
    Sunlight — White Or Coloured

    Sunlight is comprised of various colors, which can be demonstrated through...

  13. 13.7
    What Is Inside Our Eyes?

    This section explores the structure and function of the human eye, detailing...

  14. 13.7.1
    Activity 13.7

    This section explains how sunlight can be separated into various colors...

  15. 13.7.2
    Activity 13.8

    This section focuses on the reaction of the human pupil to changing light...

  16. 13.7.3
    Activity 13.9

    This section discusses the concept of the blind spot in human vision and the...

  17. 13.8
    Care Of The Eyes

    Proper care of the eyes is essential for maintaining good vision and...

  18. 13.9
    Visually Impaired Persons Can Read And Write

    This section explores how visually impaired individuals utilize their other...

  19. 13.9.1
    What Is The Braille System?

    The Braille system, created by Louis Braille for visually challenged...

  20. 13.9.1.1
    Louis Braille

    Louis Braille developed a revolutionary system of reading and writing for...

  21. 13.9.1.2
    Non-Optical And Optical Aids For Visually Impaired

    The section discusses various aids available for visually impaired persons,...

  22. 13.10
    Did You Know?

    This section discusses the different types of vision in animals and the...

What we have learnt

  • Light is reflected from all surfaces.
  • Regular reflection occurs on smooth surfaces, while diffused reflection occurs on rough surfaces.
  • The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
  • Images formed by a plane mirror undergo lateral inversion.
  • Sunlight consists of seven colors, and its splitting into colors is known as dispersion.
  • The human eye comprises several parts including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, and optic nerve.
  • Visually impaired persons can read Braille and develop their other senses to interact with their environment.

Key Concepts

Angle of Incidence
The angle between the incident ray and the normal to the reflecting surface.
Angle of Reflection
The angle between the reflected ray and the normal to the reflecting surface.
Lateral Inversion
The phenomenon where the left side of an object appears on the right side in a mirror image.
Braille
A tactile writing system used by visually impaired individuals, consisting of raised dots that represent letters and characters.
Diffused Reflection
Reflection that occurs on rough surfaces where light rays scatter in many directions.
Regular Reflection
Reflection that occurs on smooth, polished surfaces where light rays are reflected in a uniform direction.

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