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Light — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 6 · Physics

4 concept maps of Light for ICSE Class 6 Physics, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 6 Physics syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Mind map showing the classification of light sources into natural and artificial categories with specific examples

Mind map showing the classification of light sources into natural and artificial categories with specific examples

The map in words

  • Sources of Light
    • Natural Sources
      • Sun
        • Main source on Earth
        • Provides daylight
      • Stars
        • Emit own light
        • Very far away
      • Jugnu
        • Produces light naturally
        • Faint light
    • Artificial Sources
      • Electric
        • Bulbs
        • Tube lights
        • LEDs
      • Fire-based
        • Candle
        • Torch
        • Kerosene lamp
      • Fire
        • Campfire
        • Burning wood

Flowchart distinguishing between luminous and non-luminous bodies with examples and how we see them

Flowchart distinguishing between luminous and non-luminous bodies with examples and how we see them

The map in words

  • Object
    • Does it emit its own light?
      • Yes: Luminous Body
        • Examples: Sun, Candle, Bulb, Stars
          • Light reaches eyes directly from object
      • No: Non-Luminous Body
        • Examples: Moon, Earth, Book, Table
          • Light reflects off object then reaches eyes

Flowchart showing how different substances interact with light and examples of each type

Flowchart showing how different substances interact with light and examples of each type

The map in words

  • Light falls on a substance
    • How much light passes through?
      • All light passes through: Transparent
        • Glass, Water, Clear plastic
        • Objects clearly visible
      • Some light passes through: Translucent
        • Frosted glass, Tracing paper, Waxed paper
        • Faint outlines visible
      • No light passes through: Opaque
        • Wood, Metal, Black paper
        • Objects not visible

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The map in words

  • Light
    • Sources of Light
    • Luminous and Non-Luminous Bodies
    • Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
    • Rectilinear Propagation of Light
    • Pinhole Camera
    • Shadows
    • Eclipses
    • Rays and Beams of Light

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Light for ICSE Class 6 Physics?
Key topics in Light include Sources and Nature of Light, Transparent, Translucent, and Opaque Materials, Rectilinear Propagation of Light and Applications, Shadows: Umbra and Penumbra. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for Light show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Light connect: Mind map showing the classification of light sources into natural and artificial categories with specific examples; Flowchart distinguishing between luminous and non-luminous bodies with examples and how we see them. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Light for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 91 practice questions on Light. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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