Geometrical Construction of Ray Diagrams

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Resource ID#: 52985 Primary Type: Tutorial

Direct Link: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/components/characteristicrays/index.html

Learn to trace the path of propagating light waves using geometrical optics
Observe the effect of changing parameters such as focal length, object dimensions and position on image properties
Learn the equations used in determining the size and locations of images formed by thin lenses

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: lens, object, image, focal length, geometrical optics, rays

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial, Virtual Manipulative,

Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration

Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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