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Class 10 Science Light - Reflection and Refraction CBSE notes give concise theory, key formulas and diagram tips plus practice ideas for numerical problems. Main sub-topics: laws of reflection, image formation by plane and spherical mirrors, mirror formula 1/v + 1/u = 1/f and magnification m = v/u, Snell's law n1 sinθ1 = n2 sinθ2, refractive index μ, apparent depth, total internal reflection, optical fibres and prisms, and ray-diagram rules. Useful for Class 10 CBSE students preparing for board exams, school unit tests, chapter tests and quick revision.

Key points you will learn

Class 10 Science Light - Reflection and Refraction CBSE — laws of reflection; plane mirror image virtual, upright and same size
Mirror formula 1/v + 1/u = 1/f and magnification m = v/u with sign-convention tip
Snell's law n1 sinθ1 = n2 sinθ2 and refractive index μ = sin i / sin r
Apparent depth = real depth / μ for normal viewing (useful in simple numericals)
Critical angle relation sin θc = n2/n1 and condition for total internal reflection; optical fibres and prisms
Draw at least two principal rays (parallel→focus, through centre) for accurate ray diagrams
Practice numerical problems and label image nature (real/virtual, erect/inverted) to avoid common exam mistakes

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Questions students ask

How to draw ray diagrams for mirrors and lenses?

Start by drawing the principal axis, mark pole/optical centre and focal points, then trace at least two principal rays (parallel, through centre or through focus) and extend/refine intersections to locate and label the image.

Which formula should I use to find image position and magnification?

Use the mirror/lens formula 1/v + 1/u = 1/f to get image distance v, then magnification m = v/u (or m = height of image/height of object) and check sign convention for signs.

What is total internal reflection and when does it occur?

Total internal reflection happens when light goes from a denser to a rarer medium and the incidence angle exceeds the critical angle; the condition is sin θc = n2/n1 (with n1>n2).

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