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Reflection of Light — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · Physics

What Reflection of Light covers in ICSE Class 9 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Physics syllabus.

44 questions37 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Physics · 2026-27

Topics in Reflection of Light

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1. Basic Ideas of Reflection

  • Reflection means the return of light into the same medium after striking a surface.
  • A plane mirror does not reflect 100% of the light falling on it.
  • Regular reflection occurs on a smooth and polished surface such as a plane mirror.
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2. Laws of Reflection and Image Formation by a Plane Mirror

  • First law of reflection: angle of incidence equals angle of reflection.
  • Second law of reflection: incident ray, reflected ray, and normal lie in the same plane.
  • A plane mirror forms a virtual, erect image of the same size as the object.
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3. Images Formed by Two Plane Mirrors

  • For two mirrors kept parallel, an infinite number of images are formed for an object kept in between them.
  • For two mirrors kept perpendicular, three images are formed for an object kept in between them.
  • For mirrors inclined at angle θ, the number of images depends on n = 360°/θ°.
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4. Spherical Mirrors and Key Terms

  • A reflecting surface which is a part of a sphere is called a spherical mirror.
  • Concave mirror is made by silvering the outer surface of a hollow sphere so that reflection takes place from the hollow concave surface.
  • Concave mirror converges parallel rays and has a real focus.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Reflection of light and image formation by plane and spherical mirrors

Reflection of lightKinds of reflectionPlane mirrorLaws of reflectionImage characteristicsLateral inversionTwo inclined plane mirrorsSpherical mirrors

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What are the important topics in Reflection of Light for ICSE Class 9 Physics?
Key topics in Reflection of Light include Basic Ideas of Reflection, Laws of Reflection and Image Formation by a Plane Mirror, Images Formed by Two Plane Mirrors, Spherical Mirrors and Key Terms. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Reflection of Light for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Reflection of Light. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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