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ICSE · Class 8 · Physics

What Light Energy covers in ICSE Class 8 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 8 Physics syllabus.

44 questions36 flashcards10 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 Physics · 2026-27

Topics in Light Energy

1

Refraction of Light

  • Refraction is the change in direction of the path of light when it passes from one optically transparent medium to another.
  • Light travels faster in air than in water or glass.
  • Speed of light in air is 3×10^8 m/s, in water it is 2.25×10^8 m/s, and in glass it is 2×10^8 m/s.
2

Effects of Refraction

  • A vessel full of water appears less deep than it really is when seen from air.
  • The apparent depth is less than the real depth.
  • A coin at the bottom of a vessel may become visible when water is poured because refraction makes it appear raised.
3

Prism and Dispersion

  • A prism is a transparent medium bounded by five plane surfaces with a triangular cross section.
  • A prism is represented by triangle ABC.
  • When a ray passes through a prism, it bends towards the base.
4

Spherical Mirrors

  • Spherical mirrors are made by silvering part of a hollow glass sphere.
  • The silvered surface is the coated surface, and reflection takes place from the other surface called the reflecting surface.
  • There are two kinds of spherical mirrors: concave and convex.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Light Energy

Refraction of LightSpeed of Light in MediaRefractive IndexEffects of RefractionPrism and DispersionSpherical MirrorsMirror TermsRay Diagram Rules

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What are the important topics in Light Energy for ICSE Class 8 Physics?
Key topics in Light Energy include Refraction of Light, Effects of Refraction, Prism and Dispersion, Spherical Mirrors. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Light Energy for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Light Energy. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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