G9 Science

Module 1: Light

• Module 1: Light

  
  

  • Topic Overview
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  • Required readings:

  In this module we will explore light. 

  
  

  Watch the videos and complete the check your understanding questions before moving on to the module assignments. Practice problems are not graded but should be completed to facilitate your learning. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  1. List the common sources of light.

  2. Describe an experiment to illustrate the laws of reflection.

  3. List properties of the image formed by a plane mirror. (Drawing not necessary)

  4. Describe refraction as the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another, such as from air into glass or water.

  5. Describe the action of a thin converging lens on a parallel beam of light, and hence, the function of the lens in the eye.

  6. State the properties of lenses (principal axis, optical centre, focal length, focal point).

  7. List the properties of a real image.

  8. Describe the action of a thin diverging lens on a parallel beam of light.

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    Light Discussion Board Forum

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    Light Short Answer Assignment Forum

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