Subject: Science

Class 6
Chapter 11

Light,
Shadows, and
Reflection
Topics to cover
 Luminous and Non-luminous objects
 Transparent, Translucent, and Opaque
objects
 Activity
 Shadow
 Reflection and Mirrors
 Activity

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Luminous and Non-luminous Objects

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 Luminous Objects

Anything which emits light of its own is a

luminous object

Example- Sun, Bulb, etc.

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 Non-Luminous Objects
Objects that do not emit their own light are called
Non-luminous objects.

We see Non-Luminous objects by the light reflected

from them.

Example- Trees, Moon, etc.

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Transparent, Translucent
and Opaque Objects

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 Transparent Objects
Objects that allow the light to pass through them are
called Transparent Objects.

Example- Water, Diamond

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 Translucent Objects
Objects that allow some light to pass through them, but
not enough to help you see through them clearly are
called Translucent Objects.

Example- Sunglasses, Tinted windows, etc.

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 Opaque Objects
Objects that do not allow light to pass through them are
called opaque objects.

Example- stone, wood, etc.

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Activity Time
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Which of the following are Opaque Objects
Quotations are commonly
printed s a means of inspiration
and to invoke philosophical
thoughts from the reader. a

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 “
Which of the following are Transparent Objects
Quotations are commonly
printed s a means of inspiration
and to invoke philosophical
thoughts from the reader. a

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Which of the following are Translucent Objects
Quotations are commonly
printed s a means of inspiration
and to invoke philosophical
thoughts from the reader. a

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Shadow

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 Shadow
A shadow is a dark space behind an opaque object
where light is blocked by the object.

When an opaque object is placed in the path of

light, it stops light from passing through.

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 Factors affecting Shadow
 The size of the shadow changes with the
distance between the light source and the object.
 As the distance between the light source and
object increases, the shadow becomes smaller.
 As the distance between the object and the
screen increases, the shadow becomes larger.
 The shape and size of the shadow depend on the
angle between the light source and the object.

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Reflection and
Mirrors

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 Reflection
When light falls on a surface, a part of it bounces
off. This change the direction of the light. The
bouncing off of light at a surface is called
Reflection

All the surfaces reflect light. But polished surfaces

like metal reflect light better then others.

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“
Quotations are commonly
printed s a means of inspiration
and to invoke philosophical
thoughts from the reader. a

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Activity Time
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Thank You
-by Priyambada Bhatia