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Light waves I

ClassNotes Team 17 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

Physics SSS2 Third Term

Sub Theme: Waves Motion without Material Transfer

WEEK 4

Light waves I

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to;

  1. List some light sources they come across in everyday life.
  2. Determine the angle of reflection for a given angle of incidence.
  3. Draw ray diagram to show the formation of images by plane and curve mirrors.
  4. Explain some practical applications of plane and curved mirrors

Concept of Light

Content

Light (optics) is a form of energy which causes the sensation of vision. This energy association with light is known as luminous energy and it is the energy which causes the sensation of vision when it falls on our eyes.

The Nature of light

As you know, there are…