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Chapter 9ScienceCBSE Class 10

Light – Reflection and Refraction

Light – Reflection and Refraction is Chapter 9 of NCERT Class 10 Science. The chapter covers Introduction, Reflection of Light, Spherical Mirrors, Refraction of Light. Use this public guide to revise the official topic structure before asking Lerno for step-by-step help.

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Topics covered

4 sections
01

Introduction

Introduction
02

Reflection of Light

Introduction
03

Spherical Mirrors

IntroductionImage Formation by Spherical MirrorsRepresentation of Images Formed by Spherical Mirrors Using Ray DiagramsSign Convention for Reflection by Spherical MirrorsMirror Formula and Magnification
04

Refraction of Light

IntroductionRefraction through a Rectangular Glass SlabThe Refractive IndexRefraction by Spherical LensesImage Formation by LensesImage Formation in Lenses Using Ray DiagramsSign Convention for Spherical LensesLens Formula and MagnificationPower of a Lens

Key concepts

IntroductionReflection of LightSpherical MirrorsRefraction of LightIntroductionImage Formation by Spherical MirrorsRepresentation of Images Formed by Spherical Mirrors Using Ray DiagramsSign Convention for Reflection by Spherical MirrorsMirror Formula and MagnificationRefraction through a Rectangular Glass Slab

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What is covered in Light – Reflection and Refraction?

Light – Reflection and Refraction is Chapter 9 in NCERT Class 10 Science. The verified chapter structure includes Introduction, Reflection of Light, Spherical Mirrors, Refraction of Light.

How should I revise Light – Reflection and Refraction?

Revise the chapter topic by topic: start with Introduction, Reflection of Light, Spherical Mirrors, then practice questions that mix definitions, examples, and application steps.

Can I use Lerno for Class 10 Science questions?

Yes. Lerno is built for CBSE students and uses NCERT-grounded context so students can ask for explanations, practice prompts, and step-by-step guidance for this chapter.

Study prompts

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Explain Introduction from Light – Reflection and Refraction and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain Reflection of Light from Light – Reflection and Refraction and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

3

Explain Spherical Mirrors from Light – Reflection and Refraction and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain Refraction of Light from Light – Reflection and Refraction and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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