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Proposed Physics lesson note on week 6

Subject: Physics

Topic: Dispersion of White Light

Class: SS2

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 6

Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

 Define the dispersion of white light.


 Identify the component colours of white light.
 Explain colour mixing and the use of paints.
 Determine the refractive index of a material.

Instructional Materials
 Glass prism
 White light source (e.g., torch)
 Screen or white board

Lesson Content

Dispersion of White Light


Dispersion is the splitting of white light into its component colours when it passes through a
prism.

When white light passes through a glass prism, it bends (refracts) and spreads into seven
colours called the visible spectrum.

The colours are: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet (ROYGBIV).

Colours and Paints


Colours can be added or subtracted depending on the medium used (light or paint).

Primary colours of light are Red, Green, and Blue (RGB).


Mixing these in pairs gives secondary colours:

Red + Green = Yellow


Red + Blue = Magenta
Blue + Green = Cyan

Primary colours of paints are Red, Yellow, and Blue. Mixing them gives a range of other
colours.

Paint mixing is subtractive – combining pigments reduces the light reflected.

Distinguishing Objects by Colour:

We see objects because they reflect some colours of light and absorb others.

Example: A red apple looks red because it reflects red light and absorbs other colours.

A white object reflects all colours of light.

A black object absorbs all colours and reflects none, which is why it appears black.

Mixing of Coloured Light (Additive Colour Mixing):

Light mixing is different from mixing paints. It uses the additive method, where combining
colours adds to the brightness.

Primary Colours of Light: Red, Green, Blue (RGB)

Secondary Colours of Light:

Red + Green = Yellow

Red + Blue = Magenta

Green + Blue = Cyan

When Red + Green + Blue light are mixed together in equal proportions, they produce white
light.

Key Differences (Light vs Paint):

Coloured Light (Additive): Mixing adds light and increases brightness.

Paint Colours (Subtractive): Mixing subtracts light and can result in duller colours.

Determination of Refractive Index


Refractive index measures how much light bends when it enters a new medium.

Formula: n = sin(i) / sin(r)


Where:
- n = refractive index
- i = angle of incidence
- r = angle of refraction

The higher the refractive index, the more the light bends.

Class Activity
Students will use a prism and a ray box to demonstrate the dispersion of light. They will
observe and label the colours formed.

Summary/Conclusion
 White light consists of seven colours which can be separated using a prism.
 Colours can be mixed using light (additive) or paint (subtractive).
 The refractive index indicates how much a medium bends light.

Assignment
1. List the seven colours of the rainbow in order.
2. Explain the difference between additive and subtractive colour mixing.
3. If the angle of incidence is 45° and the angle of refraction is 30°, calculate the refractive
index.

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