IB MYP Class 10 Sciences (Group 4)- Physics | Light and Optics by Abraham | Learn Smarter
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Sections

  • 1

    Nature Of Light

    This section explores the fundamental characteristics of light, including its wave-particle duality and the basic laws governing its behavior.

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  • 1.1

    Wave Nature Of Light

    This section discusses the wave nature of light, focusing on its properties as a wave and the associated phenomena.

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  • 1.2

    Particle Nature Of Light

    The particle nature of light describes light as being composed of energy packets called photons, explaining phenomena such as the photoelectric effect.

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  • 2

    Reflection Of Light

    Reflection is the change in direction of light when it bounces off surfaces, governed by specific laws.

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  • 2.1

    Types Of Reflection

    This section discusses the two primary types of reflection of light: regular and diffuse reflection.

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  • 3

    Refraction Of Light

    Refraction of light occurs when it passes from one medium to another, changing its speed and direction as described by Snell's Law.

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  • 3.1

    Refractive Index

    The refractive index measures how much light slows down in a medium compared to its speed in a vacuum.

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  • 4

    Lenses And Mirrors

    This section focuses on lenses and mirrors, explaining their types, characteristics, and how they manipulate light to form images.

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  • 4.1

    Lenses

    Lenses are optical devices that bend light to form images, and they can be classified as convex or concave lenses.

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  • 4.2

    Mirrors

    This section discusses the properties and types of mirrors, explaining how they form images and the mathematical relationships involved.

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  • 5

    Dispersion Of Light

    Dispersion of light is the process of separating light into its constituent colors, which occurs when it passes through a medium such as a prism.

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  • 5.1

    The Visible Spectrum

    The visible spectrum encompasses the range of colors visible to the human eye, from red to violet, corresponding to different wavelengths of light.

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  • 6

    Total Internal Reflection

    Total internal reflection occurs when light traveling from a denser to a less dense medium exceeds a critical angle, causing it to be entirely reflected back into the denser medium.

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  • 6.1

    Critical Angle

    The critical angle is the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection occurs, dependent on the refractive indices of two media.

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  • 7

    Applications Of Optics

    This section highlights the practical applications of optics in everyday life.

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References

10 IB physics ch4.pdf

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