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UP Board Class 12 Physics – Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
“Ray Optics and Optical Instruments” is an important chapter in UP Board Class 12 Physics that explains how light behaves when it interacts with different surfaces. The chapter begins with the fundamental concepts of reflection and refraction, which describe how light changes direction at plane and curved surfaces. Students learn key laws, sign conventions, and ray diagrams that help in understanding image formation.
The chapter covers important formulas related to spherical mirrors, lenses, and the lens maker’s formula, which is essential for calculating focal length. Concepts like total internal reflection (TIR) are explained with real-life examples such as mirages, diamonds’ sparkle, and optical fibers.
A significant portion of the chapter is devoted to optical instruments. Students study the working and magnification of microscopes, telescopes, and human eye along with common defects of vision and their correction.
