Geometrical Construction of Ray Diagrams

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators 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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