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What is Newton’s Disc

What is Newton’s DiscNewton’s disc is a coloured disc which is painted with the colours of white light in equal proportions so that when it is rotated very fast, the disc appears white. This is because of a property of our eyes called…

What is Newton’s Disc

What is Newton’s DiscNewton’s disc is a coloured disc which is painted with the colours of white light in equal proportions so that when it is rotated very fast, the disc appears white. This is because of a property of our eyes called…

What Is Rectilinear Propagation Of Light

What Is Rectilinear Propagation Of LightUsually light travels in a straight line. When we want to represent the propagation of light with a diagram, we represent it with the help of rays and beams. Ray A ray is a line with an arrow that…

What Is Rectilinear Propagation Of Light

What Is Rectilinear Propagation Of LightUsually light travels in a straight line. When we want to represent the propagation of light with a diagram, we represent it with the help of rays and beams. Ray A ray is a line with an arrow that…

What Are Sources Of Light

What Are Sources Of LightAny object that gives out light is called a source of light. Luminous objects are also called sources of light. Sources of light can be natural or artificial (man-made). Examples of natural sources of light are ‘he…

What Are Sources Of Light

What Are Sources Of LightAny object that gives out light is called a source of light. Luminous objects are also called sources of light. Sources of light can be natural or artificial (man-made). Examples of natural sources of light are ‘he…

Natural Phenomenon due to Refraction of Light

Natural Phenomenon due to Refraction of LightShallow Swimming PoolsFigure shows a swimming pool appearing to be shallower than it really is. This is due to the light rays from the bottom of the pool being refracted away from the normal as…

What is an Abiotic Component

What is an Abiotic ComponentAbiotic Components The word ‘abiotic’ means ‘non-living’. Light, air, water, soil, and temperature are some examples of abiotic components of the environment. Even though these components are themselves…