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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

What Lenses covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science syllabus.

44 questions36 flashcards6 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Lenses

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1. Types of Lenses and Basic Terms

  • A lens is a transparent medium bound by two surfaces.
  • A convex lens has two spherical surfaces puffed up outwards and is thicker at the centre than at the edges.
  • A concave lens has both surfaces spherical on the inside and is thinner at the centre than at the edges.
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2. Ray Rules and Image Formation

  • For a convex lens, a ray parallel to the principal axis passes through the principal focus after refraction.
  • For a convex lens, a ray passing through the principal focus becomes parallel to the principal axis after refraction.
  • For a convex lens, a ray passing through the optical centre goes straight without changing direction.
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3. Sign Convention, Lens Formula, Magnification, and Power

  • The object is always placed on the left of the lens.
  • Distances measured to the right of the optical centre are positive.
  • Distances measured to the left of the optical centre are negative.
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4. Human Eye and Vision

  • The cornea is a thin transparent membrane covering the human eye through which light enters.
  • Maximum refraction occurs at the outer surface of the cornea.
  • The iris is a dark, fleshy screen behind the cornea and its colour differs between people.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Lenses and their role in image formation, vision, and optical instruments

LensTypes of lensesRay diagramsImage formation by convex lensImage formation by concave lensLens formula and sign conventionMagnificationPower of a lens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Lenses for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Lenses include Types of Lenses and Basic Terms, Ray Rules and Image Formation, Sign Convention, Lens Formula, Magnification, and Power, Human Eye and Vision. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Lenses for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Lenses. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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