The chapter The Human Eye and the Colourful World in Class 10 Science explores the fascinating structure and functioning of the human eye, along with the natural phenomena related to light. Students learn about parts of the eye such as the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and retina, and their role in vision. Concepts like power of accommodation, myopia (short-sightedness), hypermetropia (long-sightedness), and their correction using lenses are explained in detail.
The chapter also highlights dispersion of light, scattering, and atmospheric refraction, which explain everyday phenomena like the blue color of the sky, reddish appearance of the Sun at sunrise and sunset, and formation of rainbows. Understanding this chapter builds a strong foundation in Physics and enhances awareness of how natural optical events occur. It is highly important for Class 10 board exams and helps students apply scientific concepts to real-life observations.
